ex-kgb
UK/ˌeks keɪ dʒiː ˈbiː/US/ˌeks keɪ dʒiː ˈbiː/
释义
n.
前克格勃成员（或特工）
词源
概述
该词是20世纪后期英语吸收俄语机构名称并加以前缀化改造的典型例子。ex- 作为英语中活跃的前缀，直接附加于缩写词KGB之前，清晰地构建出“前克格勃成员”的含义。这种构词逻辑直接体现了从机构到个体的身份转变，也反映了冷战历史在语言中的烙印。
例句
“The journalist suspected the diplomat was an ex-KGB agent operating undercover.”
这名记者怀疑该外交官是伪装行动的前克格勃特工。
“Several ex-KGB officers transitioned into private security roles after the Soviet Union dissolved.”
苏联解体后，许多前克格勃军官转型进入了私营安保领域。
“His father was ex-KGB, which made his visa application process unusually complicated.”
他的父亲是前克格勃成员，这使得他的签证申请过程异常复杂。