scorched-earth policy

/skɔːrtʃt ɜːrθ pəˈlɪsi/

Tradução: Estratégia militar que consiste em destruir tudo o que possa ser útil ao inimigo, como plantações, edifícios e infraestrutura, durante o avanço ou a retirada. Em sentido mais amplo, refere-se a uma abordagem agressiva, implacável ou total em negócios, política ou competição, que geralmente não deixa nada de valor para trás.

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/skɔːrtʃt ɜːrθ pəˈlɪsi/C1formalpolitical

Военная стратегия уничтожения всего, что может быть полезно противнику, такого как посевы, здания и инфраструктура, при наступлении или отступлении. В более широком контексте это относится к агрессивному, безжалостному или тотальному подходу в бизнесе, политике или конкуренции, часто не оставляющему ничего ценного.
Estrategia militar que consiste en destruir todo lo que pueda ser útil al enemigo, como cultivos, edificios e infraestructura, al avanzar o retroceder. En un sentido más amplio, se refiere a un enfoque agresivo, despiadado o total en los negocios, la política o la competencia, que a menudo no deja nada de valor.
Stratégie militaire consistant à détruire tout ce qui pourrait être utile à l'ennemi, comme les récoltes, les bâtiments et les infrastructures, lors d'une avance ou d'une retraite. Dans un sens plus large, cela désigne une approche agressive, impitoyable ou totale dans les affaires, la politique ou la concurrence, ne laissant souvent rien de valeur.
Militärische Strategie, bei der beim Rückzug oder Vormarsch alle Ressourcen zerstört werden, die dem Feind nützlich sein könnten, wie Ernten, Gebäude und Infrastruktur. Im weiteren Sinne bezeichnet es ein aggressives, rücksichtsloses oder totales Vorgehen in Wirtschaft, Politik oder Wettbewerb, das oft nichts Wertvolles übrig lässt.
Estratégia militar que consiste em destruir tudo o que possa ser útil ao inimigo, como plantações, edifícios e infraestrutura, durante o avanço ou a retirada. Em sentido mais amplo, refere-se a uma abordagem agressiva, implacável ou total em negócios, política ou competição, que geralmente não deixa nada de valor para trás.
一种军事战略，指在进攻或撤退时摧毁一切可能对敌方有用的东西，如庄稼、建筑和基础设施。广义上也指在商业、政治或竞争中采取的激进、无情或全面的做法，往往不留下任何有价值的东西。
استراتيجية عسكرية تقوم على إحراق وتدمير كل ما يمكن أن يفيد العدو من محاصيل ومبانٍ وبنية تحتية عند التقدم أو الانسحاب. وفي سياق أوسع تُطلق على أي نهج عدواني أو متوحش أو شامل في الأعمال أو السياسة أو المنافسة لا يترك شيئًا ذا قيمة.

A military strategy of destroying everything that might be useful to the enemy, such as crops, buildings, and infrastructure, while advancing or retreating. In a broader context, it refers to an aggressive, ruthless, or all-out approach in business, politics, or competition, often leaving nothing of value behind.

C1formal
A military strategy of destroying everything that might be useful to the enemy, such as crops, buildings, and infrastructure, during a retreat.
Terra arrasada
- The retreating army implemented a scorched-earth policy, burning all the fields.
- The general ordered a scorched-earth policy to slow the enemy's advance.
- Historical accounts describe the devastating effects of the scorched-earth policy.
Aggressive business tacticC1formal
A business strategy where a company aggressively destroys its own assets or market position to prevent a competitor from benefiting, often as a last resort.
Tática agressiva
- The company adopted a scorched-earth policy, selling off its patents to avoid a hostile takeover.
- Their scorched-earth policy involved slashing prices to drive competitors out of the market.
- Critics argue that the scorched-earth policy harms the industry as a whole.
Ruthless approachC2informal
Any extremely aggressive and destructive approach used to achieve a goal, often at great cost.
terra arrasada
- The politician used a scorched-earth policy in the debate, attacking everyone.
- His scorched-earth policy in negotiations left no room for compromise.
- The team's scorched-earth policy of firing all senior staff backfired.