英国特工家中惨遭暗杀

smear: n./v. 污迹，诽谤 a usually unsubstantiated charge or accusation against a person or organization ─ often used attributively <a smear campaign> <a smear job>

comb: n./v. 梳理；彻底调查

to make a thorough search <comb through the classified ads>

postmortem: n. 尸检

1 : AUTOPSY 1

2 : an analysis or discussion of an event after it is over 

forced entry: 强行入侵

the unlawful taking of possession of real property by force or threats of force or unlawful entry into or onto another's property, especially when accompanied by force.

lurid: adj. 可怕的，骇人听闻的；

harsh or shocking; vivid; sensational; shocking  

GCHQ: 国家通讯总局

The Government Communications Headquarters a British intelligence agency responsible for providing signals intelligence (SIGINT) andinformation assurance to the UK government and armed forces. Based in Cheltenham, it operates under the guidance of the Joint Intelligence Committee.