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riff·raff /ˈrɪfræf/ n. | a.
I n.
1. [常作 the riffraff] 〈贬〉[总称]乌合之众；下等人，群氓
The riffraff of the place often causes (或 cause) trouble. 当地那一帮屑小之徒常常滋事。
a mass of riffraff 一群乌合之众
2. 〈方〉渣滓；废物；垃圾
II a.
微贱的，毫无价值的
[< OFr rif et raf every scrap; 与 rifler to plunder, rafle a sweeping up 有关；见 RIFLE², RAFFLE¹] |