maffia

• 指任何紧密团结、成员彼此信任的团体，常涉及有组织犯罪或秘密活动。

A noun referring to any tightly knit group of trusted associates, often involved in organized crime or secretive activities.

1. Tightly knit group of associatesB2informal

   A close, often secretive group of people who work together to protect their own interests or achieve shared goals.

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   • The old friends formed a mafia of sorts, always looking out for each other.
   • In the office, there's a mafia of senior employees who make all the decisions.
   • The group operated like a mafia, controlling access to resources.

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