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sheriffs

UK //ˈʃɛrɪfs//US //ˈʃɛrɪfs//

词源

源自中古英语 'sherreve',由古英语 'scīrgerēfa'(scīr 意为 'shire/县' + gerēfa 意为 'reeve/官员')演变而来。

noun

❶ 指美国县级地区的执法官员,负责维持治安、执行法庭命令等,通常由选举产生。

“The sheriffs patrolled the county to ensure public safety.”

(警长们在县内巡逻以确保公共安全。)

“The sheriffs office is located near the courthouse.”

(警长办公室位于法院附近。)

同义词:lawman, peace officer, constable

常见短语

sheriff's department — 指警长领导的执法机构,通常负责县级地区的治安和法律执行。

“The sheriff's department issued a warning about the storm.”

(警长部门发布了关于风暴的警告。)