banana republic

中文含义：香蕉共和国，指政治腐败、经济落后、依赖外国援助的小国。

英语词性：noun

美式发音：buh-nan-uh ri-puhb-lik

同义词：failed state, fragile state, weak state

易混淆单词：Banana Republic（一家时装公司）

双语例句：

  1. The country had become a banana republic, controlled by a wealthy oligarchy.
  2. The small island nation was on the verge of becoming a banana republic, with rampant corruption and no economic growth.
  3. The new government vowed to end the country’s reputation as a banana republic and establish a stable democracy.
  4. He was criticized for being too friendly with the leaders of banana republics in Central America.