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patrols

UK //pəˈtrəʊlz//US //pəˈtroʊlz//

词源

源自法语 'patrouille'(意为'夜间巡逻队'),可能进一步源自德语 'patrouillieren'(巡逻)。17世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 巡逻活动或巡逻队,指有组织地在特定区域进行巡视以维持安全或秩序的行为或人员。

“The police increased patrols in the downtown area after the incident.”

(事件发生后,警方在市中心增加了巡逻。)

“Night patrols are essential for preventing burglaries in this neighborhood.”

(夜间巡逻对于防止这个社区的入室盗窃至关重要。)

同义词:guards, watches, rounds

verb

❶ 进行巡逻,指在某个区域来回走动以监视或保护。

“Officers patrol the park to ensure everyone's safety.”

(警员在公园巡逻以确保每个人的安全。)

“The soldiers patrolled the perimeter of the camp all night.”

(士兵整晚在营地周围巡逻。)

同义词:guard, monitor, inspect

常见短语

on patrol — 正在执行巡逻任务,描述巡逻人员或队伍当前的活动状态。

“The officer was on patrol when he noticed the suspicious activity.”

(警员在巡逻时注意到了可疑活动。)