relentlessly
Meaning: In a manner that never stops or weakens, showing no abatement in intensity, severity, or determination.
Relentlessly can describe both positive drive and negative pressure. A company may relentlessly innovate, but critics may also relentlessly attack. It is stronger than 'persistently' and implies a force that cannot be turned aside. Common collocates include 'pursue,' 'drive,' 'push,' 'expose,' and 'expand.' It appears frequently in both news reporting and academic analysis.
Examples
- The tabloid press relentlessly pursued the minister over his undisclosed financial interests. 小报媒体针对该大臣未披露的经济利益进行了不懈的追踪报道。La prensa sensacionalista persiguió implacablemente al ministro por sus intereses financieros no declarados.タブロイド紙はその大臣の未申告の金融利益について容赦なく追及した。타블로이드 언론은 그 장관의 미공개 금융 이익에 대해 끊임없이 추궁했다.
- Global temperatures have risen relentlessly over the past five decades, according to the latest Met Office data. 根据气象局的最新数据,过去五十年来全球气温持续不断地上升。Las temperaturas globales han subido de forma implacable durante las últimas cinco décadas, según los últimos datos de la Oficina Meteorológica.気象庁の最新データによると、過去50年間にわたり世界の気温は絶え間なく上昇している。기상청의 최신 자료에 따르면, 지난 50년간 지구 기온은 끊임없이 상승해 왔다.
- The firm has relentlessly expanded its market share across the European retail sector. 该公司在欧洲零售市场上不断扩大其市场份额。La empresa ha ampliado implacablemente su cuota de mercado en el sector minorista europeo.その企業は欧州の小売業界で市場シェアをたゆまず拡大してきた。그 기업은 유럽 소매업 분야에서 시장 점유율을 쉴 새 없이 확대해 왔다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: journalism, academic, professional
Tone: intense
Origin & History
From the adjective 'relentless,' itself from re- (intensive prefix) + Latin lentare (to bend, soften). The sense of unyielding pursuit developed in English during the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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