tribe
tribe — 名詞
1. people who are connected by family ties, a shared language, and common tradition
部落
有共同語言文化的人群
people who are connected by family ties, a shared language, and common traditions, often living together in areas outside of large towns
The Maasai tribe has lived in the grasslands of East Africa for centuries.
馬賽部落已經在東非的草原上生活了好幾個世紀。
Niran studied how the tribe passes its stories from one generation to the next.
Niran 研究這個部落如何將故事一代一代傳下去。
collocation: pass down stories / traditions
Each tribe in the highlands has its own unique ceremonies for planting season.
高地上的每個部落都有自己獨特的播種祭典。
The river provides water for drinking, fishing, and farming for the entire tribe.
這條河為整個部落提供飲水、捕魚和耕種所需的水源。
文法句型
tribe of + plural noun
the + tribe
用法筆記
Many Indigenous groups now prefer the terms 'nation' or 'community' because 'tribe' can carry outdated or colonial associations. When writing about a specific group, check what that group calls itself.
常見錯誤
2. a circle of people connected to a person through family ties, friendship, or com
家族；同好圈
親近的家人或朋友群
a circle of people connected to a person through family ties, friendship, or common interests — used in an affectionate and informal way
Every Sunday the whole tribe gathers at Grandmother's house for a meal.
每個星期天，整個家族都會聚集在奶奶家吃飯。
informal use: whole tribe = whole family
Beatrix invited her entire tribe of friends to celebrate her promotion.
Beatrix 邀請了所有好友來慶祝她升職。
Sivan considers his fellow musicians more than colleagues — they are his tribe.
Sivan 認為他的音樂夥伴不只是同事，而是他的夥伴群。
The Chen family tribe now has members living in four different countries.
陳氏家族目前有成員住在四個不同的國家。
文法句型
possessive + tribe
whole + tribe
用法筆記
This sense is always informal and carries a warm, positive tone. It is not used for formal or professional groups.