supergrass

英 [ˈsuːpəɡrɑːs] 美 [ˈsuːpərɡræs]

n.  (为求得宽大处理)向警方告密的罪犯

复数:supergrasses第三人称单数:supergrasses



牛津词典

noun

  1. (为求得宽大处理)向警方告密的罪犯
    a criminal who informs the police about the activities of a large number of other criminals, usually in order to get a less severe punishment

    柯林斯词典

    1. 向警方告密的人;向警方揭发犯罪团伙的人
      A supergrass is a person who gives the police information about a large group of criminals.

      英英释义

      noun

      1. a police informer who implicates many people

          Synonym:    grass