interrogator

IPA/ɪnˈterəɡeɪtə(r)/
KK[ˌɪntˈɛrəɡˌetɚ]IPA/ɪnˈterəɡeɪtər/

interrogator — 名詞

  • interrogatorsingular
  • interrogatorsplural

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

1.名詞B2
釋義

審訊者

以嚴厲方式盤問他人以獲取資訊的人

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.

審訊者追問 Chen 有關搶案的細節，用堅定的語氣重複同一個問題。

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

Zahra 即使審訊者大吼，依然保持沉默，拒絕透露她所屬單位的任何資訊。

interrogator in military/detention context

常見搭配
  • tough interrogator
  • skilled interrogator
  • military interrogator
  • police interrogator
  • interrogator + uses / employs / applies [techniques/methods]
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.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • interrogator technique
  • interrogator training
  • interrogator role

常用片語

  • trained interrogator
  • experienced interrogator

介系詞搭配

  • interrogator of [person/group]