detective

• 名词，指从事侦查工作、调查犯罪并搜集信息以破案的人，尤指警察。也可泛指私家侦探或探长。

A noun referring to a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and gather information to solve them.

1. Police investigatorA2formal

   A police officer or professional who investigates crimes and gathers evidence.

   侦探

   • The detective questioned the witnesses about the robbery.
   • She works as a detective in the homicide division.
   • Detectives found fingerprints at the crime scene.

   同义词investigatorpolice detective

2. Private investigatorB1formal

   A person, often not a police officer, who is hired to investigate matters such as crimes, missing persons, or infidelity.

   私家侦探

   • They hired a private detective to find the missing heir.
   • The detective followed the suspect for several days.
   • A good detective must be observant and patient.

   同义词gumshoeinvestigatoroperativeprivate eyeprivate investigatorsleuth