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old-boy network AHD[ōldʹboiʹ] D.J.[ˈəʊldˈbɔɪ]K.K.[ˈoldˈbɔɪ]n.(名词)- An informal, exclusive system of mutual assistance and friendship through which men belonging to a particular group, such as the alumni of a school, exchange favors and connections, as in politics or business:老同学关系网:一个非正式的、排外的互助联谊关系系统,属于一特别团体的男性成员如校友可以通过这一关系网,使得在政治上或生意上建立关系,互相帮助:"Working-class kids . . . had no old-boy network to turn to in times of trouble"(Bill Barich)“工人阶级子弟在有困难的时候没有什么老同学关系网可以求助”(比尔·巴里奇)
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