侦
spy; investigate
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to spy; to secretly observe
formalRefers to quietly watching or monitoring someone or something without being noticed.
The police are secretly monitoring suspicious people at the door.
He secretly watched every move of his opponent.
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Agents have long been eavesdropping on enemy communications.
The detective is hunting the fugitive in secret.
Journalists need to learn to distinguish between real and fake news.
verb
to investigate; to look into
formalUsed for systematic inquiry to uncover facts or solve a problem.
The police are investigating this series of theft cases.
The discipline inspection department will launch an investigation into this accident.
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We need to fully investigate the ins and outs of the incident.
Detective novels often have complex investigation plots.
The audit team is investigating the company's financial loopholes.