1 N-COUNT-COLL [with singular or plural verb] (尤指发展中国家的)部落,部族(一些人不赞成此用法) Tribe is sometimes used to refer to a group of people of the same race, language, and customs, especially in a developing country. Some people disapprove of this use. (尤指发展中国家的)部落,部族(一些人不赞成此用法)
SYN race, ethnic group, people, family
2 N-COUNT-COLL [with singular or plural verb, adjective NOUN] (从事相同活动或行为相同的)一伙(人),一帮(人) You can use tribe to refer to a group of people who are all doing the same thing or who all behave in the same way. (从事相同活动或行为相同的)一伙(人),一帮(人) [mainly humorous, informal]
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