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单词 stoolpigeon
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stoolpigeon

Related topics: Crime
stool·pi·geon /ˈstuːlˌpɪdʒɪn/ noun [countableC] American EnglishAmE informal  
SCCTELLsomeone, especially a criminal, who helps the police to catch another criminal, usually by giving them information 〔警察的〕线人,内线,告密者 SYN informer
Origin stoolpigeon
(1800-1900) stoolpigeon pigeon tied to a wooden frame to attract other birds for shooting at ((1800-1900))
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