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单词 gumshoe
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
gum•shoe /ˈgʌmˌʃu/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. Slang Termsa detective.
  2. Clothinga rubber shoe worn over one's shoes;
    overshoe.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
gum•shoe  (gumsho̅o̅′),USA pronunciation n., v., -shoed, -shoe•ing. 
n. 
  1. Slang Termsa detective.
  2. Clothinga shoe made of gum elastic or India rubber;
    rubber overshoe.
  3. Clothingsneaker (def. 1).

v.i. 
  1. Slang Terms
    • to work as a detective.
    • to go softly, as if wearing rubber shoes;
      move or act snoopily or stealthily.
  • gum1 + shoe 1860–65, American.

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