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snake pit

/ˈsneɪk pɪt/

翻译: 充满危险、敌意、背叛或激烈竞争的地方或处境,常指混乱或残酷的环境。

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/ˈsneɪk pɪt/C1informal
  • zh充满危险、敌意、背叛或激烈竞争的地方或处境,常指混乱或残酷的环境。

A place or situation filled with danger, hostility, treachery, or fierce competition, often referring to a chaotic or ruthless environment.

  1. Literal meaningB2formal

    A pit filled with snakes, often used as a form of punishment or torture.

    zh蛇坑

    • The ancient warriors were thrown into a snake pit as a punishment.
    • The explorer discovered a snake pit deep in the jungle.
    • The movie depicted a terrifying snake pit scene.
  2. Figurative meaningB2informal

    A place or situation full of danger, treachery, or hostile people.

    zh蛇窝

    • The office politics made the company feel like a snake pit.
    • Walking into that negotiation was like entering a snake pit.
    • He felt the party was a snake pit of gossip and backstabbing.