The action of the verb, in various senses.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > enquiry > investigation, inspection > secret observation, spying > [noun] (102) spying1338 The action of the verb, in various senses. espying1340 The action of espy, v. In Wyclif, lying in wait; a snare. Also attributive. espialc1386 The action of espying or spying. The acting as a spy; the action of keeping watch; observation. Also attributive. espyc1386 The action of espying; espial, espionage. spyc1450 The action of spying; secret observation or watching; an instance or occasion of this. Chiefly in phrases. especiala1500 = espial, n. 1. spieryc1588 The fact or condition of being a spy; the action of spying; espionage. intelligence1602 The obtaining of information, esp. of military or political value; espionage. Also (esp. in later use): the agency for obtaining such… worming1607 The practice of a spy or informer. (In quot. 1607 attributive.) Obsolete. scouting1644 Spying, reconnoitring. espionage1793 The practice of playing the spy, or of employing spies. spyism1847 Espionage. spydom1859 Spying; espionage; the world of spies. obbo1933 Observation, esp. in police work; an assignment involving this. great game1936 The struggle for power and influence in southern central Asia and the north-west borders of India and present Pakistan, spec. that between Britain… spooking1977 The action of spying. Subcategories:— snooping, prying (7) — a secret observer, spy (41) — an organization of spies (13) — training centre (1) — place for spying (1) — information exchange (7) — craft used for spying (4) — industrial spying (6) — on a colleague (3) — false information (1) — excitement about (1) — scandal arising from (1) |
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