Informant 对比 Spy

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Informant

10000 以上（较少见）

Spy

10000 以上（较少见）C1noun

	Informant	Spy
发音	🇬🇧 //ɪnˈfɔːmənt//🇺🇸 //ɪnˈfɔrmənt//	🇬🇧 /["/spaɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/spaɪ/"]/
含义	A person who gives information, especially to the police.	A person who secretly watches or gathers information about others.
例句	The police relied on an informant to gather crucial evidence.	The spy successfully infiltrated the enemy's headquarters to gather confidential information.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	10000 以上（较少见）
CEFR 等级	-	C1
词性		noun
搭配	police informant, anonymous informant, key informant, confidential informant, informant agreement	enemy, foreign, government, network, act as, be, work as, infiltrate, film, movie, novel, spy for
反义	-	friend, ally, supporter
常见错误	Confused with 'informational' which refers to information-related., Using 'informant' to describe someone giving general information, not just in legal contexts.	Confused with 'spying' as a noun vs adjective., Using 'spy' without an object (e.g., 'I spy' needs a target, like 'I spy a bird')., Using 'spy' in the past tense incorrectly (e.g., 'spied' is correct, not 'spied on').
用法说明	Commonly used in legal and police contexts. Be careful using it informally, as it can imply secrecy or betrayal.	Use 'spy' in both informal and formal contexts. It can refer to espionage or simply watching someone closely. It's not appropriate in casual conversations unless joking.

常见问题：Informant 对比 Spy

Informant和Spy 有什么区别？

Informant: A person who gives information, especially to the police. Spy: A person who secretly watches or gathers information about others.

我可以互换使用 Informant和Spy 吗？

不总是。Informant和Spy 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。