Detective



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 侦探
• ［英］ n. 侦探 ( person whose job is to investigate and solve crime)
• ［记］ de ( 打开) +tect ( 盖上) +ive -> 把盖上的打开 -> 发觉

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Date: 1732
• 1. fitted for or used in detecting something <had perfected his detective sensibilities>
• 2. of or relating to detectives or their work <a detective novel>
• ? detectivelike adjective

II. noun

• Date: 1849
• one employed or engaged in detecting lawbreakers or in getting information that is not readily or publicly accessible

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