| 单词 | planned obsolescence |
| 释义 | planned obsolescence noun[U] ukusPRODUCTION asituationin whichgoodsaredeliberatelymade ordesignedso that they do not last for alongperiodoftime: Critics ofplannedobsolescencecallitwastefulanddishonest, whilesupporterssay that it is good for theeconomy. Examplesofplanned obsolescenceplanned obsolescence They claim that a market structure ofplannedobsolescenceand rapid innovation may be preferred to long-lasting products and slow innovation. From Wikipedia  This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.This led some strategic planners to buildplannedobsolescenceinto their strategies. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.These appliances were made deliberately shoddy by a corrupt manufacturer, designed to fail from the get-go under a scheme ofplannedobsolescence. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The cartel is an important step in the history of the global economy because it engaged in large-scaleplannedobsolescence. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.We do not believe inplannedobsolescence, the ads suggested. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Before introducing aplannedobsolescence, the producer has to know that the consumer is at least somewhat likely to buy a replacement from them. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Whileplannedobsolescenceis appealing to producers, it can also do significant harm to the society in the form of negative externalities. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Rapid technology change, low initial cost, andplannedobsolescencehave resulted in a fast-growing surplus of computers or other electronic components around the globe. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The desire to extend the life of an auto that is paid off, by fightingplannedobsolescence, is often important for drivers. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Plannedobsolescencehas also been criticized as a wasteful practice under capitalism. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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