interrogator

/ɪnˈterəɡeɪtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈterəɡeɪtər/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈter-ə-ˌgā-tər -ˈte-rə-/ (ame, mw)

interrogator — noun

  • interrogatorsingular
  • interrogatorsplural

1. a person who questions someone in a demanding and often threatening way, usually

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who questions someone in a demanding and often threatening way, usually trying to get secret or hidden information from them

例句

The interrogator pressed Chen for details about the robbery, repeating the same question in a firm voice.

Zahra remained silent when the interrogator shouted, refusing to say anything about her unit.

interrogator in military/detention context

同義詞
  • questioner

    neutral term without the threatening connotation

  • cross-examiner

    specifically legal context, in a courtroom

  • inquisitor

    more formal and historical, often carries a religious or political overtone

反義詞
  • respondent

    the person being questioned or answering

文法句型

the interrogator + verb (pressed / demanded / shouted)

adjective + interrogator (tough / skilled / military)

interrogator + of + [person/group]

用法筆記

Strongly associated with police, military, and intelligence contexts. Carries a negative connotation of pressure or coercion. Compare with questioner (neutral), interviewer (professional), or examiner (academic).

常見錯誤

❌The journalist acted as a friendly interrogator during the interview.
✅The journalist acted as a friendly questioner during the interview.
💡'Interrogator' implies harshness; use 'questioner' or 'interviewer' for neutral scenarios.
❌The teacher was a patient interrogator of her students.
✅The teacher was a patient examiner of her students.
💡'Interrogator' suggests hostility; use 'examiner' in educational settings.