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gang

/ɡæŋ/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4167 in the learning path

犯罪团伙;帮派

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Definitions

n. A group of people involved in crime or violence.

犯罪团伙;帮派

n. A group of friends or people working together.

一群伙伴;一队工人

Example

Our whole gang meets at the park on Saturdays.

我们这群伙伴每周六都在公园碰面。

Community programmes can reduce gang membership by offering young people educational support and meaningful employment opportunities.

社区项目可以通过提供教育支持和有意义的就业机会,减少青少年加入帮派的现象。

Collocations

  • a criminal gang
  • gang violence
  • a gang of workers
  • gang up on someone

Usage tip

指朋友群体时较口语化;正式语境常指犯罪团伙。

FAQ

What does gang mean?
A group of people involved in crime or violence. A group of friends or people working together.
How is gang pronounced?
UK /ɡæŋ/, US /ɡæŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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