conspirator
UK/kənˈspɪrətə(r)/US/kәn'spirәtә/
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Definitions
n.
A person who takes part in a secret, unlawful plot.
共谋者；阴谋家。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + spir (breathe) + -ator (one who) = 'one who breathes together with others' — a member of the plotting huddle.
Root spir still carries 34 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.fellow conspirator同谋
- 2.alleged conspirator被指控的共谋者
- 3.chief conspirator主谋
Example Sentences
- 1.
Police identified three conspirators in the plot.
- 2.
He turned out to be the chief conspirator.
- 3.
The conspirators met in secret for months.