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词汇 underworld 在中文的含义

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underworld

US /ˈʌn.dɚ.wɝːld/
UK /ˈʌn.də.wɜːld/
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名词

1.

冥界, 阴间

the mythical abode of the dead, imagined as being under the earth's surface

示例:
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In ancient Greek mythology, Hades ruled the underworld.
在古希腊神话中，哈迪斯统治着冥界。
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Orpheus ventured into the underworld to rescue Eurydice.
俄耳甫斯冒险进入冥界营救欧律狄刻。
同义词:
Hades Tartarus Sheol Amenti Duat
2.

黑社会, 犯罪集团

the criminal element of society

示例:
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The police are trying to crack down on the city's underworld activities.
警方正试图打击该市的黑社会活动。
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He was deeply involved with the criminal underworld.
他与犯罪黑社会有很深的牵连。
同义词:
criminal world gangland mafia organized crime syndicate
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