race to the bottom (rèis tú de bótǔm)

Idiom Trade

含义

a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive

一种情况,在这种情况下,公司或国家降低标准以保持竞争力

例句

"Reducing wages to attract investors can create a race to the bottom."

"通过降低工资吸引投资者可能会创造出一种降低底线的竞赛"