a small country (especially in Central America) that is politically unstable and whose economy is dominated by foreign companies and depends on one export (such as bananas)
Banana republic is a political science term for a politically unstable country whose economy is largely dependent on the export of a single limited-resource product, such as fruits or minerals. It typically has stratified social classes, including a large, impoverished working class and a ruling plutocracy that comprises the elites of business, politics, and the military.
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Now i know why they call it banana republic 现在我知道他们为什么叫它香蕉共和国(时装品牌)了
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Case taught by faculty member who has been active in ngo ' s and other groups building networks that try to improve working conditions in foreign suppliers to nike , banana republic , etc . , through publicity , etc 这堂课由学校里的教职人员来上,他在ngo (朱注:非政府组织)里十分活跃,主要致力于建立全球劳工网终,并改善工作环境及状况。