
好词典

源自中古拉丁语 'constabularia',意为'军事或警察的组织',后通过古法语传入英语。
❶ 指一个地区或国家的警察部队或警察组织,通常用于正式或官方场合,强调警察机构的整体性。
“The local constabulary is investigating the burglary.”
(当地警察正在调查这起入室盗窃案。)
“He joined the constabulary after graduating from the police academy.”
(他从警校毕业后加入了警察部队。)
rural constabulary — 指农村地区的警察部队,通常负责较小或偏远社区的治安工作。
“The rural constabulary faces unique challenges due to the large area they cover.”
(农村警察部队因覆盖区域广阔而面临独特的挑战。)