spy
UK/spai/US
A1
Definitions
n.
A person who secretly collects and reports information.
间谍；密探
v.
To watch secretly; to catch sight of.
暗中监视；瞥见
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishFrom Old French espier (to watch), ultimately from same root as L. specere. Originally just «to look out for.»
Root sp still carries 131 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.spy on someone监视某人
- 2.undercover spy卧底间谍
- 3.spy network间谍网络
- 4.spy agency情报机构
Example Sentences
- 1.
She works as a spy for foreign intelligence.
- 2.
I spied him crossing the road.