cabal

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n. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

n. 秘密结社, (尤指政治上的)阴谋
vi. 策划阴谋

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cabal 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到其源自拉丁语 cabala，意指秘密或神秘的知识，这与其含义“秘密集团”相符。

例句

1. The politician was accused of being part of a secret cabal that manipulated public opinion.

这位政治家被指控是一个秘密阴谋团体的一员，操控公众舆论。

2. Many conspiracy theories suggest that a cabal controls the world from behind the scenes.

许多阴谋论认为，一个阴谋团体在幕后控制着世界。

3. The artist's work was inspired by a cabal of thinkers who challenged traditional ideas.

这位艺术家的作品受到了一群挑战传统思想的思想家的启发。