Word · Frequency #39570
nark
/nɑːk/
noun
线人；告密者
a person who secretly gives information to the police
- 1.
a lawman concerned with narcotics violations
负责毒品案件的警官
- 2.
an informer or spy working for the police
为警方工作的告密者或间谍
缉毒警察；负责毒品案件的警官；为警方工作的告密者或间谍；警察的眼线；密探
In use
The gang suspected that one of their members was a nark working for the police.
Three narks infiltrated the protest to gather evidence for the authorities.
He was careful not to show his notebook, fearing someone might think he was a nark.
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，指警察的眼线或密探。
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