单词 | drug-buster |
释义 | > as lemmasdrug-buster drug-buster n. colloquial (originally U.S.) a person who works to deter, uncover, or punish illegal drug use, esp. a member of a police drug squad. ΚΠ 1972 Daily Rev. (Hayward, Calif.) 5 May 8/1 A new state and federal government attack on heroin trafficking in the Bay Area has been launched with a veteran U.S. Attorney's office drug buster at the helm. 1986 Sunday Mail (Brisbane) 20 July 5/4 Queensland's top drug-buster, Detective Inspector Len Cooke.., is a man of few words. 1999 8 Days 4 Dec. (TV Guide section) 13/2 A drug-buster refuses to accept bribes from triads and government officials alike. 2004 BusinessWeek 14 June 82 (heading) Can drug-busters beat new steroids? It's scientist vs. scientist as the Athens Olympics approach. < as lemmas |
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