a rat race

• n. 激烈的竞争

a rat race的用法和样例：

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Don't try to keep ahead in the rat race.
   别尽力在这么激烈的竞争中保持前列。
2. They have no chance to win, facing such a rat race.
   面对那样激烈的竞争，他们根本不可能赢。