sleuth

• Существительное, обозначающее детектива или следователя, который идет по следу или раскрывает тайны.

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

1. Detective or investigatorB2informal

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

   Сыщик

   • 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.

   Синонимыdetectiveferretgumshoehawkshawinquirerinvestigatoroperativeprivate eyeshamus

• Действовать как детектив; расследовать или искать улики, часто осторожным или скрытным образом.

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

1. Investigate or spyB2informal

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

   Выслеживать

   • 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.

   Синонимыdetectinvestigatepryshadowsnoopspy