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wiretap

/ˈwaɪɚˌtæp/

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1 · n.

a secret connection used to listen to telephone calls

电话窃听装置

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Investigators obtained a warrant before installing the wiretap.
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调查人员取得许可后才安装电话窃听装置。
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