谍
espionage; spy
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
espionage; spy activities; intelligence work
formalRefers to the act or activities of gathering secret information, typically for a government or organization against another.
During war, espionage work is extremely important.
He was arrested for engaging in industrial espionage.
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This movie tells a spy story set during the Cold War.
The cybersecurity department works to prevent cyber-espionage attacks.
In ancient times, carrier pigeons were also used for espionage communication.
noun
spy; intelligence agent; secret agent
neutralA person whose job is to secretly collect and report information, especially for a government or organization.
He was sent to the enemy country to serve as a spy.
Counterintelligence is an important task for national security agencies.
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That double agent provided intelligence to both countries simultaneously.
In the novel, she disguises herself as an industrial spy.
The captured spy admitted to stealing military secrets.