Definition
The practice of designing and manufacturing products with a limited lifespan, so they become outdated or unusable after a relatively short period.
计划性淘汰（指产品被设计成不耐用）
Many electronic products are designed with built-in obsolescence, forcing consumers to replace them frequently.
许多电子产品被设计成内置淘汰，迫使消费者频繁更换。
The company denies that their products have any planned obsolescence, emphasizing the durability of their products instead.
该公司否认他们的产品有任何计划性淘汰，而是强调其产品的耐用性。
This strategy, while boosting consumption, also contributes to a significant amount of electronic waste.
这种策略虽然刺激了消费，但也导致了大量的电子垃圾。