spy

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Definitions

v.

To secretly gather information about others; to catch sight of something

从事间谍活动;侦察;发现

n.

A person who secretly collects information about an enemy or competitor

间谍,特工,密探

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
spyother
=spy

Common 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.

    The government sent a spy to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters.

  • 2.

    She managed to spy a rare bird perched high in the oak tree.

  • 3.

    He was accused of working as a spy for a foreign intelligence agency.

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