The ailing octogenarian is widely seen as a figurehead for a cabal of generals and businessmen, who hold real power.

这位身体状况堪忧的耄耋老人被广泛认为是掌握实权的将军与商人集团扶持的傀儡领袖。

A cabal of sorts is after the Spear.

有人正在密谋得到。

On one side, we have the powerful advisor Sushun and his cabal of prominent men all favored both politically and by their gender.

一方面，有强大的问大臣肃顺以及他所在的阴谋集团的杰出人物，他们在政治上和性别上都受到青睐。

For customers, the club created the sense that you were part of a sophisticated worldwide cabal of corporate espresso lovers.

对于说，这家俱乐部给人的感觉是，你是一个精致的全球浓缩咖啡爱好者集团的一部分。