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sleeper cell

/ˈsliːpər sɛl/

翻译: 指长期潜伏在目标国家或地区、保持不活动与隐蔽状态的秘密间谍或恐怖分子小组,等待指令执行任务。也泛指隐藏的潜伏组织或秘密网络。

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/ˈsliːpər sɛl/C1formalpolitical
  • zh指长期潜伏在目标国家或地区、保持不活动与隐蔽状态的秘密间谍或恐怖分子小组,等待指令执行任务。也泛指隐藏的潜伏组织或秘密网络。

A secret group of spies or terrorists who remain inactive and hidden in a target country for a long period, waiting for orders to carry out a mission.

  1. Secret group of agentsC1formal

    A small, secret group of individuals who are part of a larger organization (often terrorist or espionage) and remain inactive until activated to carry out a mission.

    zh潜伏小组

    • The authorities uncovered a sleeper cell operating in the city.
    • Members of the sleeper cell had been living normal lives for years.
    • The intelligence agency monitored the sleeper cell's communications.