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单词 inquisitor
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inquisitor

(ɪnkwɪzɪtəʳ)
Word forms: plural inquisitors
countable noun
An inquisitor is someone who is asking someone else a series of questions, especially in a rather hostile way or as part of an inquisition.

inquisitor in British English

(ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə)
noun
1. 
a person who inquires, esp deeply, searchingly, or ruthlessly
2. (often capital)
an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition

inquisitor in American English

(ɪnˈkwɪzətər)
noun
1. 
an official whose work is examining, or making an inquisition
2. 
any harsh or prying questioner
3.  [I-]
an official of the Inquisition
Word origin
OFr inquisiteur < L inquisitor < inquisitus, pp.: see inquire

Examples of 'inquisitor' in a sentence
inquisitor

Once inside, her manner changed completely, from grand inquisitor to gracious host, insisting on brewing a fresh pot of tea.
Peter Robinson AFTERMATH (2001)
His mind wouldn't leave him alone, wouldn't stop questioning him like some ghastly inquisitor off in the dark.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2001)
She shook the image from her mind, turned towards her inquisitor.
Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCE (2001)
There were others there too, victims, witnesses, even perhaps a suspect or two, each sitting beside his respective inquisitor.
Barbara Delinsky PASSION AND ILLUSION (2001)
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