wiretap
UK/'waiәtæp/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To secretly listen to or record telephone or other communications by connecting a hidden device
搭线窃听，监听（电话等）
n.
A hidden device connected to a communication line to secretly monitor conversations
窃听装置，监听器
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwireother
+
tapother
=wiretap
Example Sentences
- 1.
Federal agents obtained a wiretap warrant to monitor the suspect's phone calls.
- 2.
The investigation revealed that the corporation had been wiretapped for months.
- 3.
Modern encryption makes it much harder for authorities to wiretap digital communications.