1520s, "mystical interpretation of the Old Testament," later "society, small group meeting privately" (1660s), from French cabal, in both senses, from Medieval Latin cabbala (see cabbala). Popularized in English 1673 as an acronym for five intriguing ministers of Charles II (Clifford, Arlington, Buckingham, Ashley, and Lauderdale), which gave the word its sinister connotations.
例文
1. He had been chosen by a cabal of fellow senators.
彼はいくつかの上院議員の同僚からなる小さなグループに選ばれた。
2.Dr:Ready to beam the second segment interface procedure, CABAL ,stand by.
は第2部のインタフェースプログラムを送信する準備ができており、 CABAL は準備してください。
3.He had been chosen by a secret government cabal .
彼は秘密の政府陰謀集団に選ばれた。
4.Instead of trying to develop into a mass party,FRELIMO remained a small tightly organized cabal .
FRELIMOは大きな政党に発展しようとせず、常に組織的で厳密な小さな秘密集団だった。
5.Is there a rival in your cabal (for power,affection or leadership)?