A small sect within the board opposed the merger and refused to sign the agreement.

董事會內一個小派系反對合併，拒絕簽署協議。

After the budget dispute, a sect of senior engineers left to start a rival firm.

預算爭議過後，一群資深工程師另立派系，離職成立了競爭公司。

The hotel reported that a religious sect had booked the entire conference wing for a retreat.

飯店表示，一個宗教團體包下了整個會議廳翼樓舉辦靜修活動。