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detective

/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
de · tec · tive dɪ · ˈtɛk · tɪv
English Definition
n. a person who investigates crimes
中文释义
侦探
Significado en Español
detective
한국어 뜻
탐정
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thám tử
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Example Sentence

The detective solved the mystery quickly.

这位侦探很快就破解了这个谜团。

Synonyms
investigator sleuth inspector
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “detective”:

  1. A investigator
  2. B criminal
  3. C witness
  4. D suspect
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A — investigator. “detective” means n. a person who investigates crimes

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clever ______ studied every tiny clue to solve the strange mystery.

  1. A detective
  2. B criminal
  3. C victim
  4. D thief
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A — detective. “detective” means n. a person who investigates crimes

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Common questions about “detective”

What does “detective” mean?

detective — n. a person who investigates crimes. In Chinese: 侦探.

How do you pronounce “detective”?

detective is pronounced /dɪˈtɛktɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · tec · tive.

How do you use “detective” in a sentence?

The detective solved the mystery quickly. (这位侦探很快就破解了这个谜团。)

What are synonyms for “detective”?

investigator, sleuth, inspector — all close in meaning to detective (n. a person who investigates crimes).

Is “detective” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. detective appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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