內線
nèi​xiàn

insider; internal connections

  • created sense approved 内线/內線 · nèi​xiàn · insider; internal connections — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    内线 / 內線

    nèi​xiàn

    insider; internal connections

    a person or group planted inside an organization to gather information; internal contacts or personnel relationships used to gain an advantage (e.g., inside information)

    内 (literal) → 内/內 · nèi · inside 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · clue

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  • created sense approved 内线/內線 · nèi​xiàn · telephone extension — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    内线 / 內線

    nèi​xiàn

    telephone extension

    an internal telephone line within an organization or building, usually controlled by a switchboard

    内 (literal) → 内/內 · nèi · inside 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · thread

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  • created sense approved 内线/內線 · nèi​xiàn · interior lines — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    内线 / 內線

    nèi​xiàn

    interior lines

    a line of communication or battle front that is inside the circle of an enemy's encirclement

    内 (literal) → 内/內 · nèi · inside 线 (literal) → 线/線 · xiàn · route

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