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单词 wiretap
释义 wiretap
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ verb
Etymology: back-formation from wiretapper
intransitive verb
: to tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get messages, information, or evidence
transitive verb
: to obtain (information) by tapping a wire
II. noun
1. : the act or an instance of wiretapping
 < transcripts of wiretaps made by the police department — New York Times >
2. : a device for wiretapping
 < had used a wiretap in this detection — Current Biography >
III. adjective
: obtained by or involving wiretapping
 < wiretap evidence >
 < a wiretap scandal >
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