cut rate

• 指以低价提供的，或价格低廉、质量较差的；常含打折或廉价之意。

Describes something that is offered at a reduced price or of inferior quality, often implying a discount or cheapness.

1. Reduced priceB1informal

   A price that is lower than the usual or standard price, often used to attract customers.

   降价

   • The store is offering cut-rate prices on all electronics this weekend.
   • We bought the furniture at a cut-rate sale.
   • Cut-rate tickets for the concert are available online.

2. Low quality or cheapB2informal

   Describing something that is of inferior quality because it is sold at a very low price.

   廉价劣质

   • The cut-rate service was not reliable.
   • He bought a cut-rate phone that broke after a week.
   • Cut-rate materials are often used in budget construction.