间谍 — meaning in English
jiàn dié
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English meaning
- espionage noun The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, especially for a government or organization.
- spook noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
- spy noun A person who secretly gathers information about others, often for a government or rival organization.
- undercover adjective Carried out secretly, especially as part of an investigation.
Senses
间谍 is used for these senses in English:
- espionage The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
- secret agent A member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential.
- spook (espionage, slang) An undercover agent, spy, or intelligence analyst.
- spy (espionage) A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
- undercover A person who works undercover.
spook — full definition
- noun A ghost or supernatural apparition.
- noun An informal term for a spy or intelligence agent.
- verb To frighten or unsettle someone, often suddenly.
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