Definition
鼹鼠 literally refers to a small burrowing mammal (a mole), known for its poor eyesight and underground tunnels. Figuratively, it is used like 'mole' in English to mean a spy who infiltrates an organization, especially in economic or corporate espionage.
n.
mole (the animal)(figurative) molespy (especially in economic or corporate contexts)
Examples
- 鼹鼠。yǎn shǔ shì yì zhǒng shēnghuó zài dòngxué lǐ de xiǎo dòngwù.The mole is a small animal that lives in burrows.
- 鼹鼠。Jǐngfāng huáiyí gōngsī lǐ yǒu jīngjì yǎn shǔ.The police suspect there is an economic mole inside the company.
- 鼹鼠，。Zhè zhǒng yǎn shǔ de shìlì hěn chà, dàn tīngjué fēicháng língmǐn.This kind of mole has very poor eyesight but extremely sensitive hearing.
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