detective
noun [ C ] uk/dɪˈtek.tɪv/ us/dɪˈtek.tɪv/
B1 侦探
someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them
a private detective 私家侦探
detective stories 侦探故事
警探（用于某些级别的警察头衔）
used as part of the title of particular ranks in the police force
Detective Sergeant Lewis 刘易斯探长
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- Her new detective series will be her debut on the small screen.
- She hired a private detective to find out if her husband was having an affair.
- A private detective has apparently unearthed some fresh evidence.
- The detective on the case has been suspended from duty.
- During the investigation, two detectives assumed the identities of antiques dealers.