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espionage

英 ['espɪənɑːʒ; -ɪdʒ] 美['ɛspɪənɑʒ]

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近义词

n. 间谍；间谍活动；刺探

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中文词源

espionage 间谍活动

e-, 缓音字母。spy, 间谍。

英文词源

espionage: espionage: see spy
espionage (n.): 1793, from French espionnage "spying," from Middle French espionner "to spy," from espion "a spy" (16c.), probably via Old Italian spione from a Germanic source akin to Old High German spehon "spy" (see spy (v.)). For initial e- see e-. Middle English had espiouress "female spy" (early 15c.).

双语例句

1. It was a crime of espionage and carried the death penalty.: 这是间谍罪，应判死刑。

2. Espionage is a capital offence in this country.: 在这个国家，从事间谍活动是死罪。

3. Some of the commercial activities were a cover for espionage.: 有些商业活动是为间谍活动提供掩护。

4. They were convicted of espionage.: 他们被判有间谍罪.

5. The country needs a strong intelligence service to counter espionage and foreign extremists.: 该国需要强大的情报机构来打击间谍活动和外国极端分子。