tribes
US /traɪbz/
UK /traɪbz/
複數名詞
1.
部落
groups of people, often of a common ancestry, culture, or language, living in a particular area and often led by a chief
範例:
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Many indigenous tribes still live in harmony with nature.
許多原住民部落仍然與自然和諧相處。
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The anthropologist studied the customs of various African tribes.
這位人類學家研究了非洲各部落的習俗。
2.
部落, 支派
a social division in some traditional societies consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader
範例:
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The ancient Roman society was divided into several tribes.
古羅馬社會分為幾個部落。
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Each of the twelve tribes of Israel had its own territory.
以色列的十二個支派各有自己的領土。
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