informer
US /ɪnˈfɔːr.mɚ/
UK /ɪnˈfɔː.mər/
名词
告密者, 线人
a person who gives information to another, especially to the police or other authorities, typically in return for payment or immunity from prosecution
示例:
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The police received a tip-off from an informer.
警方从一名告密者那里得到了线索。
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He was accused of being an informer for the enemy.
他被指控是敌人的告密者。