The group of popular kids in high school was known as the clique.
高中里那群受欢迎的孩子们被称为小圈子。
She found it difficult to break into the fashion industry's inner clique.
她发现很难打入时尚界的内部小团体。
His love for comic books helped him find a clique of like-minded friends.
他对漫画书的热爱帮助他找到了一群志同道合的朋友。
The clique at the office always goes out for lunch together, excluding others.
办公室里的那个小圈子总是一起出去吃午饭，把其他人排除在外。
Joining the chess club introduced her to a whole new clique of intellectual peers.
加入国际象棋俱乐部让她结识了一群全新的知识分子同伴。
The clique dominated the discussion, not allowing other viewpoints to be heard.
这个小圈子主导了讨论，不让其他观点有发声的机会。
It's important to remember that cliques can often make others feel isolated and left out.
重要的是要记住，小圈子往往会让人感到孤立和被排斥。
The group of artists formed a tight-knit clique, supporting each other's creative endeavors.
这群艺术家形成了一个紧密团结的小团体，互相支持对方的创作努力。
Despite trying to fit in, she realized that forcing herself into a clique wasn't worth sacrificing her individuality.
尽管努力融入，但她意识到为了进入一个小圈子而牺牲自己的个性是不值得的。
The clique's influence waned when the teacher implemented a policy of inclusive activities for everyone.
当老师实行了面向所有人的包容性活动政策后，那个小圈子的影响力就减弱了。
"In fact, US politicians are attempting to cover up their real strategic agenda to contain China, put together a so-called coalition of free democracies and build a clique against China," Le said, adding that some US politicians are telling packs of lies, particularly when it comes to smearing China, without even the slightest hint of shame.
Given the global challenges and strategic competition risks, the international community must adhere to a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security philosophy, stick to the principles of the UN Charter and international laws, abandon the Cold-War mentality, oppose unilateralism, and refrain from clique politics and camp confrontation, if it is to step out of the woods.