underworld

[US]/'ʌndəwɜːld/
[UK]/'ʌndɚ'wɝld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (神话中的)阴间下流社会;黑社会 地球,大地
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

criminal underworld

犯罪世界

underworld boss

黑帮老大

Example Sentences

She was a shady figure in the Dublin underworld.

她是都柏林犯罪圈子中的可疑人物。

The central character of the novel is a sort of underworld figure.

这部小说的中心角色是个黑社会人物。

The columnist insinuated—but never actually asserted—that the candidate had underworld ties.

这个专栏作家暗示——但他从未真正地公开宣布——这个候选人与黑社会有瓜葛

Harry Turner, considered the local Mr Big of the criminal underworld, was found dead today at his home in Wandsworth.

当地黑社会的头目哈里·特纳今天被人发现死在旺兹沃思的家中。

The criminal organization operates in the underworld.

这个犯罪组织在地下世界运作。

He was involved in illegal activities in the underworld.

他参与了地下世界的非法活动。

She had connections with the underworld.

她和地下世界有联系。

The underworld is known for its illicit dealings.

地下世界以其非法交易而闻名。

Many myths and legends are set in the underworld.

许多神话和传说发生在地下世界。

The underworld is a dangerous place filled with criminals.

地下世界是一个充满罪犯的危险地方。

The police are trying to crack down on underworld activities.

警方正试图打击地下世界的活动。

She was lured into the underworld by promises of easy money.

她被轻松赚钱的诺言诱入地下世界。

The underworld boss was arrested in a major police operation.

地下世界老大在一次重大警方行动中被捕。

The underworld has its own code of conduct and rules.

地下世界有自己的行为准则和规则。

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