spy
US /spaɪ/
UK /spaɪ/
1.
espião, agente secreto
a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor
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The government arrested a foreign spy.
O governo prendeu um espião estrangeiro.
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She worked as a spy during the war.
Ela trabalhou como espiã durante a guerra.
1.
espionar, bisbilhotar
to secretly gather information about someone or something
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He was caught spying on his neighbors.
Ele foi pego espionando seus vizinhos.
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The agency was accused of spying on its own citizens.
A agência foi acusada de espionar seus próprios cidadãos.