Clique

[kliːk] or [klik]

解释:

(noun.) an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.

达伦编辑--From WordNet

解释:

(v. i.) A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense.

(v. i.) To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; -- used with together.

黛博拉编辑

同义词及近义词：

n. [Fr.] [Generally used in a bad sense.] Coterie, club, brotherhood, sodality, clan, junto, CABAL, CAMARILLA, party, gang, set, private or exclusive association.

整理:尼古拉斯

解释:

n. a group of persons in union for a purpose: a party or faction: a gang—used generally in a bad sense.—adj. Cliqu′ish relating to a clique.—ns. Cliqu′ishness; Cliqu′ism tendency to form cliques.

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