the mob

the mob
1. (large group) [+of people, reporters, fans] (尤指乱糟糟的)一群, 一帮
- A mob of people clustered about him. 一帮人聚在他周围。
2. [+of rioters, protesters, attackers] 乌合之众；暴民
- Their car was stoned by an angry mob. 一伙愤怒的暴民向他们的车扔石块。
- The police faced a mob throwing bricks and petrol bombs. 警方面对的是一伙投掷砖头和汽油弹的暴民。
3. the mob<贬> (common people) 民众
- The bodies were dragged outside, to the jubilation of the mob. 在民众的欢呼声中, 尸体被拖到了外面。
- Roman emperors could satisfy the mob with bread and circuses. 罗马皇帝们可以用面包和马戏来取悦民众。
- If they continue like this, there is a danger of the mob taking over. 如果他们继续这样下去, 就有可能被群众控制局面。
4. the mob<美> (organized crime) 黑社会；(尤指)黑手党
- casinos that the Mob had operated 黑手党经营的赌场
5. <过时> (criminal gang) 犯罪团伙
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