posse
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/ˈpɑːsi/
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/ˈpɒsi/
a group of people who are similar or hang out together
She arrived at the theatre followed by the usual press posse.
她到達劇院時,通常的記者團跟隨著她。
a group of people gathered by a sheriff to help catch a criminal (historical US usage)
The sheriff gathered a posse to track down the outlaw.
警長召集了一支民團去追捕逃犯。
a group of young men involved in criminal activities, especially related to drugs
The police arrested the posse responsible for the drug trade in the neighborhood.
警方逮捕了負責該地區毒品交易的團伙。