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单词 lie detectors
释义

lie detector

noun

: a polygraph for detecting physiological evidence (such as change in heart rate) of the tension that accompanies lying

Synonyms

  • polygraph
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Example Sentences

The murder suspect failed a lie detector test. hooked the suspect up to a lie detector before interrogating him about the robbery
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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lie detector

noun

ˈlī-di-ˌtek-tər How to pronounce lie detector (audio)
: a polygraph for detecting physiological evidence (as change in heart rate) of the tension that accompanies lying

Legal Definition

lie detector

noun

lie de·​tec·​tor
: an instrument for detecting physiological evidence of the tension that accompanies lying compare polygraph

lie detectors

noun

plural of lie detector
as in polygraphs
an instrument for detecting physical signs of the tension that goes with lying hooked the suspect up to a lie detector before interrogating him about the robbery

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