mob
n
1 [CGp] large disorderly crowd,esp one that has gathered to attack or cause mischief无秩序的民众; (尤指)暴民
The fans rushed onto the pitch in an excited mob. 球迷群情激昂, 一窝蜂涌进球场.
[attrib 作定语]
mob law/rule, ie that imposed or enforced by a mob 暴民的法律[统治]
mob oratory, ie speech-making that appeals to the emotions of the masses, not to their intellect 煽动群众的演讲.
2 the mob [sing]
(derog 贬) the masses or the common people 民众.
3 [C esp sing 尤作单数]
(sl 俚) gang of criminals 犯罪集团; 匪帮
Whose mob is he with? 他是哪个匪帮的人? mob, v (-bb-) [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
crowd round (sb) noisily in great numbers, either to attack or admire 聚众包围(某人)(为攻击或赞赏)
The pop singer was mobbed by teenagers. 那个唱流行歌曲的歌手被一群青年团团围住.
No, we didn't fix anything. We thought we might go out, but we said we'd check with each other first. And now I'm telling you I can't manage this Friday. Another time, possibly, but not Friday.
They had to work inside the ship, cutting away old metal, fixing new metal plates, drilling holes, laying electrical and phone wires and fixing new pipes for water and steam.