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informant

/ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/

Meanings
noun

线人，告密者。

One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.

Examples :

"The police arrested the suspect after an informant provided key details about the crime. "
警方逮捕了嫌疑人，因为一个线人提供了关于犯罪的关键细节。
police communication law government job organization person
noun

语料提供者，发音人。

A native speaker who acts as a linguistic reference for a language being studied. The informant demonstrates native pronunciation, provides grammaticality judgments regarding linguistic well-formedness, and may also explain cultural references and other important contextual information.

Examples :

"The linguistics professor relied on a native Japanese speaker as an informant to help the students understand the nuances of Japanese grammar and pronunciation. "
语言学教授依靠一位日语母语者作为语料提供者兼发音人，来帮助学生们理解日语语法和发音的细微之处。
language linguistics person communication culture education

Related Words

Illustration linguistic

linguistic adjective

/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

语言的，语言学的

"The professor's lectures on linguistic patterns of English helped us understand the complexities of grammar. "

这位教授关于英语语言模式的讲座帮助我们理解了语法的复杂性。

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references noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹən.sɪz/

参考，关系，关联。

"The teacher's lecture made many references to events in history. "

老师的讲座中多次提及历史事件，并与历史事件相关联。

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

理解，明白，领会。

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

我的老师解释了新的数学概念，我完全领会了。

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contextual adjective

/kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/ /kənˈtɛkstʃəl/

语境的，情境的，背景的。

"The student's answer was incorrect because it lacked contextual details about the historical event. "

因为学生的回答缺少关于历史事件的背景情况，所以答案是错误的。

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reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

关系，关联。

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

老师的解释很明显与课本有关联。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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linguistics noun

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

语言学

"My daughter is studying linguistics at university. "

我女儿正在大学里学习语言学。

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judgments noun

/ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/ /ˈdʒʌdʒmənz/

判断，判决。

"The teacher based her final grades on her judgments of the students' effort and understanding. "

老师最终的成绩是基于她对学生努力程度和理解程度的判断。

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demonstrates verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/ /ˈdɛmənstreɪts/

演示，示范

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

你能给我们演示一下这些新工具怎么用吗？

Illustration pronunciation

pronunciation noun

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

发音，读法

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

“Hiccough”这个词怎么发音？

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confidential adjective

/ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/

机密的，秘密的。

"The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs."

那家报纸声称获得了一份泄露的政府机密报告，报告承认一些议员存在腐败问题。

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

信息，资料

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

关于项目截止日期的信息消除了我的不确定性；现在我知道需要完成什么了。