单词 | gang |
释义 | gang 1. n. & v. --n   1. a a band of persons acting or going about together, esp. for criminal purposes. b colloq. such a band pursuing a purpose causing disapproval.   2. a set of workers, slaves, or prisoners.   3. a set of tools arranged to work simultaneously. --vtr. arrange (tools etc.) to work in coordination. Phrases and idioms gang-bang sl. an occasion on which several men successively have sexual intercourse with one woman. gang up colloq.   1. (often foll. by with) act in concert.   2. (foll. by on) combine against. Etymology: orig. = going, journey, f. ON gangr, ganga GOING, corresp. to OE gang 2. v.intr. Sc. go. Phrases and idioms gang agley (of a plan etc.) go wrong. Etymology: OE gangan: cf. GANG(1) |
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