Definitions
n. Someone who secretly gathers information about a country or organisation
间谍；密探
v. To secretly watch someone or gather information about them
从事间谍活动；暗中监视
v. To notice someone or something, especially after looking carefully
突然发现；瞥见
Example
I spied a tiny kitten hiding behind the flowerpot.
我瞥见一只小猫躲在花盆后面。
Many users worry that connected devices could spy on their activities without permission.
许多用户担心联网设备可能未经允许就暗中监视他们的活动。
Collocations
- spy on someone
- spy novel
- spy network
Word family
- spying (n.)
Usage tip
监视某人用spy on；过去式和过去分词为spied。
FAQ
- What does spy mean?
- Someone who secretly gathers information about a country or organisation To secretly watch someone or gather information about them To notice someone or something, especially after looking carefully
- How is spy pronounced?
- UK /spaɪ/, US /spaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
