单词 | stoolpigeon |
释义 | stoolpigeon Crimestool·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 (1800-1900) stoolpigeon “pigeon tied to a wooden frame to attract other birds for shooting at” ((1800-1900)) |
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