n.

1. 侦探；私家侦探[C]
   The man was taken to the police station for questioning by detectives.

   男子被带到警察局由警探侦讯。

   The story follows a high school detective who was transformed into a child.

   这个故事是关于一名被变身成小孩的高中生侦探。

a.

1. 侦探的；与侦探有关的
   detective stories

   侦探小说

   The TV series is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories.

   这部电视影集是以柯南道尔爵士所写的侦探故事为本。

2. 侦查用的；探测用的
   detective methods

   侦查方法

   The magnifying glass is an iconic detective device.

   放大镜是具有代表性的侦查工具。

n.

▸ [as modifier] concerning crime and its investigation:

detective work.