also rag-tag, "ragged people collectively," 1820, from rag (n.) + tag (n.); originally in expression rag-tag and bobtail "the rabble" (tag-rag and bobtail is found in 1650s), with bobtail an old 17c. word for "cur." Tag and rag was "very common in 16-17th c." [OED]
双语例句
1. a ragtag band of rebels
一队叛乱的乌合之众
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2. It was a luxury the 9 ragtag team obviously could not afford.
对贫民队来说买一顶头盔显然是一种奢侈.
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3. They're a small ragtag army of racketeers, bandits, and murderers ( Thomas P. O'Neill , Jr )
他们是诈骗犯 、 土匪和杀人犯组成的一小伙乌合之众 ( 小托马斯P. 奥涅尔 )
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4. It was a luxury ragtag team obviously could not afford.
