faction

英 [ˈfækʃn]

美 [ˈfækʃn]

n.  (大团体中的)派系，派别，小集团; 派系斗争; 内讧; 纪实与虚构相结合的电影(或书等)

复数：factions　

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Collins.3 / BNC.4622 / COCA.5641

牛津词典

noun

• （大团体中的）派系，派别，小集团
  a small group of people within a larger one whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group
  1. rival factions within the administration
     政府中的对立派别
• 派系斗争；内讧
  opposition, disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party
  1. a party divided by faction and intrigue
     因派系和阴谋诡计搞得四分五裂的政党
• 纪实与虚构相结合的电影（或书等）
  films/movies, books, etc. that combine fact with fiction (= imaginary events)

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT (大团体中的)派系，派别，小集团
  Afactionis an organized group of people within a larger group, which opposes some of the ideas of the larger group and fights for its own ideas.
  1. A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions.
     该国各敌对派系领导人将签署和平协议。
• N-UNCOUNT 派系之争;内讧
  Factionis also used to describe argument and disagreement within a group of people.
  1. Faction and self-interest appear to be the norm.
     派系之争和自私自利看来非常普遍。

英英释义

noun

• a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
  Synonym:cabaljuntocamarilla
• a dissenting clique
  Synonym:sect

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