A bit like a pyramid scheme, says one British party strategist, only half-joking.

有点像传销，一个英国的党派战略家半开玩笑的这样说道。

The distinction between pyramid schemes and legitimate multi-level marketing can be particularly hazy.

金字塔传销和其他合法的多层次传销之间的区别相当模糊。

In both Ponzi and pyramid schemes, existing investors are paid by the money of new investors.

这两个骗局都存在投资者们的投资收益来源于新投资者的行为。

It accused Quanjian's founder and boss, Shu Yuhui, of running the company like an illegal pyramid scheme.

它指责权健的创始人兼老板舒玉辉像非法传销一样经营公司。

As a pyramid scheme grows, it becomes increasingly difficult for new recruits to make money.

随着金字塔传销的壮大，新来的人就越难赚到钱。

Pyramid schemes can be incredibly destructive to individuals, communities, and even entire countries.

金字塔式传销不管对个人，群体甚至是国家来说都极其有害。

When they can't raise enough money from new investors to pay earlier ones, the pyramid scheme falls apart.

当骗子从新的投资者那筹不到足够的钱给早期的投资者，他们的金字塔骗局就失败了。

Pyramid schemes are illegal in most countries, but they can be difficult to detect.

金字塔传销在绝大多数国家都是违法的，它们可以做得十分隐蔽。

First, let's talk about pyramid schemes. It may sound like they started in ancient Egypt. But they did not.

首先，我们来谈谈金字塔骗局。这个名字听起来像这种骗局发源于古埃及，但实际上不是。

Bill says that this " sounds like a pyramid scheme."

比尔说这“听起来像是金字塔计划” 。