mob
n
1 [CGp] large disorderly crowd,esp one that has gathered to attack or cause mischief无秩序的民众; (尤指)暴民
The fans rushed onto the pitch in an excited mob. 球迷群情激昂, 一窝蜂涌进球场.
[attrib 作定语]
mob law/rule, ie that imposed or enforced by a mob 暴民的法律[统治]
mob oratory, ie speech-making that appeals to the emotions of the masses, not to their intellect 煽动群众的演讲.
2 the mob [sing]
(derog 贬) the masses or the common people 民众.
3 [C esp sing 尤作单数]
(sl 俚) gang of criminals 犯罪集团; 匪帮
Whose mob is he with? 他是哪个匪帮的人? mob, v (-bb-) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
crowd round (sb) noisily in great numbers, either to attack or admire 聚众包围(某人)(为攻击或赞赏)
The pop singer was mobbed by teenagers. 那个唱流行歌曲的歌手被一群青年团团围住.
Wait, Shylock. The law of Venice says that if anyone tries to kill or murder any citizen of Venice, everything that he owns shall be taken away from him.
等一等,夏洛克。威尼斯的法律规定任何企图杀害或谋害任何威尼斯公民的人,他所有的一切必须被没收。
The Maori have insisted on keeping their own customs and way of life.
毛利人一直坚持保留他们自己的风俗习惯与生活方式。
There were birds too, with the eyes carved out of the rock and painted white.