inquisitor
US /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tər/
名词
1.
审问者, 调查者
a person making an inquiry or investigation, especially one who is harsh or ruthless
示例:
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The detective acted as a relentless inquisitor, questioning every detail of the suspect's story.
侦探扮演了一个无情的审问者，盘问着嫌疑人故事的每一个细节。
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During the job interview, the manager became a stern inquisitor, probing into my past experiences.
在面试中，经理变成了一个严厉的审问者，深入探究我过去的经历。
2.
宗教裁判官
(historical) an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
示例:
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The historical records describe the harsh methods used by the inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition.
历史记录描述了西班牙宗教裁判所期间宗教裁判官使用的严酷方法。
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The accused faced a panel of stern inquisitors who sought to uncover heresy.
被告面对一群严厉的宗教裁判官，他们试图揭露异端。