the Rank Group
/ðə ˈræŋk ɡruːp/
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- a large British company, established by J Arthur Rank as the Rank Organisation in 1937, originally known for making films. Its symbol, often seen at the beginning of films, was a man striking a large gong (= a metal disc that makes a loud noise when struck). It is now a gambling company (= one that provides services for people who want to bet).
Rank集团：一家大型英国公司，由J Arthur Rank于1937年成立，为Rank组织，最初以制作电影闻名。它的标志（通常在电影开始时出现）是一个人敲击一个大锣。现在它是一家赌博公司。