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informer

/ɪnˈfɔrmɚ/

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1 · n.

a person who secretly gives information to authorities

告密者；线人

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The police protected the identity of the informer.
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警方保护了线人的身份。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔrmɚ/

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