banana republic
noun
UK/bəˌnɑː.nə rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
US/bəˌnæn.ə rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
Definitions of banana republic noun
- Countable(可数名词)
a politically unstable country with a weak economy, often in South or Central America, that is controlled by corrupt leaders.
香蕉共和国（尤指贫穷、腐败且政府统治无能的中南美洲小国）
The country was criticized as a banana republic due to its rampant corruption and instability.
这个国家因其猖獗的腐败和不稳定而被批评为香蕉共和国。
In that banana republic, elections were often rigged, and civil rights were limited.
在那个香蕉共和国，选举经常被操纵，公民权利受到限制。
The region has long been considered a banana republic, with its economy controlled by a small elite.
这个地区长期以来被视为香蕉共和国，其经济由一小撮精英控制。