sleuth

A noun referring to a detective or investigator who follows a trail or solves mysteries.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее детектива или следователя, который идет по следу или раскрывает тайны.esSustantivo que designa a un detective o investigador que sigue pistas o resuelve misterios, a menudo por cuenta propia.frNom désignant un détective ou un enquêteur qui suit une piste ou résout des mystères.deSubstantiv, das einen Detektiv oder Ermittler bezeichnet, der einer Spur folgt oder Geheimnisse aufklärt.ptSubstantivo que designa um detetive ou investigador, especialmente aquele que segue pistas e desvenda mistérios; também pode se referir a um cão de caça que segue rastros ou a alguém que fareja informações.zh名词，指侦探或调查人员，追踪线索、揭开谜团的人；有时特指善于侦查、跟踪的人。arاسم يدل على المحقق أو الشخص الذي يتتبع الأدلة ويكشف الأسرار والجرائم.

1. Detective or investigator B2 informal

   A person who investigates crimes or mysteries, often by following clues.

   • The famous sleuth solved the case in record time.
   • She acted like a sleuth, tracking down every clue.
   • The amateur sleuth uncovered the truth behind the disappearance.

   ruСыщикesDetective o investigadorfrdétective, enquêteurdeDetektivptDetetivezh侦探arمحقق

   Synonyme: detectiveferretgumshoehawkshawinquirerinvestigatoroperativeprivate eyeshamus

• sleuths plural form
• sleuths' possessive plural form
• sleuth's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to act as a detective; to investigate or search for clues, often in a careful or stealthy manner.

ruДействовать как детектив; расследовать или искать улики, часто осторожным или скрытным образом.esActuar como un detective; investigar o buscar pistas, a menudo de manera cautelosa o sigilosa.frAgir en détective ; enquêter ou chercher des indices, souvent de manière prudente ou discrète.deSich wie ein Detektiv verhalten; ermitteln oder nach Beweisen suchen, oft auf vorsichtige oder heimliche Weise.ptAgir como detetive; investigar ou procurar pistas, muitas vezes de maneira cautelosa ou discreta.zh像侦探一样调查或搜寻线索，通常小心谨慎或暗中进行。arالتصرف كمحقق؛ التحري أو البحث عن الأدلة، غالبًا بحذر أو في الخفاء.

1. Investigate or spy B2 informal

   To watch, observe, or inquire secretly, often to gather information.

   • The journalist sleuthed around the office for clues about the scandal.
   • She sleuthed through old records to find the truth.
   • He sleuthed quietly, taking notes on everyone's movements.

   ruВыслеживатьesInvestigar o espiarfrEnquêter ou espionnerdeSchnüffelnptInvestigação sigilosazh侦探arيتحرى

   Synonyme: detectinvestigatepryshadowsnoopspy

• sleuthed past participle
• sleuthed past simple
• sleuthing present participle
• sleuths third person singular