free-for-all
noun /ˈfriː fər ɔːl/
/ˈfriː fər ɔːl/
[singular]- a situation in which there are no rules or controls and everyone acts for their own advantage
不加管制；自由放任 - The lowering of trade barriers has led to a free-for-all among exporters.
降低贸易壁垒导致出口商各自为政。 - a price-cutting free-for-all
竞相削价
- The lowering of trade barriers has led to a free-for-all among exporters.
- a noisy fight or argument in which a lot of people take part
混战；众人激烈争辩；大吵大闹 - Prompt action by prison staff prevented a violent free-for-all.
监狱工作人员的迅速行动阻止了一场暴力的混战。
- Prompt action by prison staff prevented a violent free-for-all.