brain drain

n. The loss of skilled intellectual and technical labor through the movement of such labor to more favorable geographic, economic, or professional environments.

brain′-drain′ v.

brain drain

n (Sociology) informal the emigration of scientists, technologists, academics, etc, for better pay, equipment, or conditions

brain′ drain`

n. a loss of trained professional personnel to another company, nation, etc., that offers greater opportunity. [1960–65]

brain drain

- The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a country or other place.See also related terms for trained.

Thesaurus

Noun

brain drain - depletion or loss of intellectual and technical personneldrain - a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"

Translations

智囊流失

brain

(brein) noun1. the centre of the nervous system. an injury to the brain; (also adjective) brain surgery; brain damage.脑2. (often in plural) cleverness. a good brain; You've plenty of brains.智力3. a clever person. He's one of the best brains in the country.智囊ˈbrainless adjective stupid. a brainless idiot. 无头脑的，愚笨的 ˈbrainy adjective clever. She's a brainy child.聪明的ˈbrainchild noun a favourite theory, invention etc thought up by a particular person. This entire process is Dr Smith's brainchild.脑力劳动的产物brain drain the loss of experts to another country (usually in search of better salaries etc). As a result of the brain drain Britain does not have enough doctors.智囊流失ˈbrainwash verb to force (a person) to confess etc by putting great (psychological) pressure on him. The terrorists brainwashed him into believing in their ideals. 对（人）实行洗脑 ˈbrainwashing noun洗脑ˈbrainwave noun a sudden bright idea. 灵机妙想

brain drain

The loss of educated and skilled workers to other locations, often ones that provide better financial compensation or job opportunities. The state has some of the nation's best universities, but it suffers from brain drain as graduates often flee to find more lucrative job opportunities elsewhere.See also: brain, drain

brain-drain

The loss of valuable thinkers and workers to a different organization or geographic area, typically due to the promise of something better, such as pay or opportunities. The stagnation in pay at the university has led to a serious brain-drain.

brain drain

The departure of educated or talented persons for better pay or jobs elsewhere, as in The repression of free speech in Germany triggered a brain drain to Britain and America. The term originated about 1960, when many British scientists and intellectuals emigrated to the United States for a better working climate. See also: brain, drain

the ˈbrain drain

the loss of qualified scientists, doctors, engineers, etc. to another country, especially one where they are paid more for their workSee also: brain, drain

Brain Drain

A situation in which the smartest, best educated people in a society or country leave for elsewhere. For example, brain drain may occur if the best doctors in a country leave to work abroad. Brain drain can occur for any number of reasons. Common examples, however, include political instability, better career opportunities or simply higher salaries. Brain drain is a problem in many developing countries.

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noun depletion or loss of intellectual and technical personnel

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