cluster
/ˈklʌstə(r); `klʌstɚ/ n
1 number of things of the same kind growing closely together （丛生的）簇, 丛, 团, 串
a cluster of berries, flowers, curls 一簇浆果、 花、 鬈发
ivy growing in thick clusters 成丛生长的常春藤.
2 number of people, animals or things grouped closely together （任何的）群, 堆, 组, 团, 串
a cluster of houses, spectators, bees, islands, diamonds, stars 密密匝匝的房屋、 观众、 蜜蜂、 岛屿、 钻石、 星星
a consonant cluster, eg str in strong 辅音连缀（如strong中的 str）. cluster, v (phr v) cluster/be clustered (together) round sb/sth form a cluster round sb/sth; surround sb/sth closely 聚集在某人[某物]的周围; 丛生; 群聚
roses clustering round the window 绕著窗户丛生的玫瑰花
The village clusters round the church. 村子的房屋围绕在教堂的四周.
Reporters (were) clustered round the Prime Minister. 记者把首相团团围住.