英语词汇“Mafia”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Ma·fi·a

(mäfē-ə)

a. A secret criminal organization operating mainly in Sicily since the early 1800s and known for its intimidation of and retribution against law enforcement officials and witnesses.

b. A secret criminal organization operating mainly in the United States and Italy and engaged in illegal activities such as gambling, drug-dealing, protection, and prostitution.

2. Any of various similar criminal organizations, especially when dominated by members of the same nationality.

3. often mafia Informal A tightly knit group of trusted associates, as of a political leader: "[He] is one of the personal mafia that [the chancellor] brought with him to Bonn" (Christian Science Monitor).

[Italian, back-formation from mafiuso, mafioso, Mafioso; see MAFIOSO.]

单词	Mafia
释义	Ma·fi·a (mäfē-ə) n. 1. a. A secret criminal organization operating mainly in Sicily since the early 1800s and known for its intimidation of and retribution against law enforcement officials and witnesses. b. A secret criminal organization operating mainly in the United States and Italy and engaged in illegal activities such as gambling, drug-dealing, protection, and prostitution. 2. Any of various similar criminal organizations, especially when dominated by members of the same nationality. 3. often mafia Informal A tightly knit group of trusted associates, as of a political leader: "[He] is one of the personal mafia that [the chancellor] brought with him to Bonn" (Christian Science Monitor). [Italian, back-formation from mafiuso, mafioso, Mafioso; see MAFIOSO.]
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