detective
/dɪˈtektɪv/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #3190 in the learning path
警探；私人侦探
Definitions
n. Someone whose job is to investigate crimes or discover facts
警探；私人侦探
Example
The detective found a muddy footprint beside the window.
警探在窗边发现了一个带泥的脚印。
Modern detectives increasingly rely on digital evidence, which raises important questions about privacy and data protection.
现代警探越来越依赖数字证据，这引发了有关隐私和数据保护的重要问题。
Collocations
- private detective
- detective work
- detective novel
Word family
- detect (v.)
- detection (n.)
- detectable (adj.)
Synonyms
- investigator
Usage tip
detective novel中detective作名词定语。
FAQ
- What does detective mean?
- Someone whose job is to investigate crimes or discover facts
- How is detective pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈtektɪv/, US /dɪˈtektɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
