主谋 (zhǔ móu) — to mastermind (a conspiracy), to be the chief instigator of
Definition
Refers to the person who plans and leads a conspiracy or crime — the 'mastermind' — more serious than 帮凶 (an accomplice who helps carry it out).
verb
to mastermind (a conspiracy)to be the chief instigator of
Examples
- 主谋。Tā zhǔ móu le zhè cì qiǎng jié àn.He masterminded this robbery case.
- 主谋。Zhè ge yīn móu shì yóu tā zhǔ móu de.This conspiracy was masterminded by him.
- 主谋。Jǐng fāng rèn dìng tā zhǔ móu le zhè qǐ kǒng bù xí jī.The police determined that he masterminded this terrorist attack.
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