Definition
内线 has three distinct meanings: (1) a planted spy or agent inside an organization; (2) in military strategy, the 'interior lines' concept (fighting from a central position against enemies on multiple fronts); (3) an internal telephone extension line within a building or office. The first sense is common in espionage and business contexts, the second is a military term, and the third is everyday office vocabulary.
n.
planted spymoleundercover agent(military) interior linestelephone extension line
Examples
- 内线。Jǐngfāng zài fànzuì jítuán nèibù ānchā le nèi xiàn.The police planted a mole inside the criminal organization.
- 内线。Zhǐhuīguān lìyòng nèi xiàn yōushì gègè jīpò díjūn.The commander used the advantage of interior lines to defeat the enemy forces one by one.
- 内线。Qǐng bō nèi xiàn hàomǎ liánxì cáiwù bù.Please dial the extension number to contact the finance department.
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