espionage
US /ˈes.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/
UK /ˈes.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/
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间谍活动, 刺探
the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information
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The government was accused of engaging in espionage against its own citizens.
政府被指控对其公民进行间谍活动。
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Industrial espionage is a serious threat to businesses.
工业间谍活动对企业构成严重威胁。