cult
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邪教, 崇拜
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
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The ancient civilization had a sun cult.
古代文明有太阳崇拜。
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He joined a strange new religious cult.
他加入了一个奇怪的新宗教邪教。
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邪教, 宗教团体
a relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister
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The police are investigating a suspicious cult activity.
警方正在调查一项可疑的邪教活动。
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Many people consider their group to be a dangerous cult.
许多人认为他们的团体是一个危险的邪教。
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狂热追随, 邪典
a devoted following for a person, idea, or thing
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The band has a huge cult following.
这个乐队拥有庞大的狂热追随者。
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The movie gained a cult status over the years.
这部电影多年来获得了邪典地位。
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邪教的, 崇拜的
relating to a cult or its members
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The documentary explored the dark side of cult practices.
这部纪录片探讨了邪教习俗的阴暗面。
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She was a victim of a dangerous cult leader.
她是一个危险的邪教头目的受害者。