watchdog
US /ˈwɑːtʃ.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈwɑːtʃ.dɑːɡ/
1.
anjing pengawas
a dog kept to guard property
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The farmer relied on his loyal watchdog to protect the livestock.
Petani itu bergantung pada anjing pengawas setianya untuk melindungi ternakan.
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We need a good watchdog for our property.
Kami memerlukan anjing pengawas yang baik untuk harta kami.
2.
badan pengawas, pengawas
a person or group that monitors the activities of an organization or person to ensure that they are not doing anything illegal or wrong
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The consumer watchdog group exposed the company's deceptive advertising practices.
Kumpulan pengawas pengguna mendedahkan amalan pengiklanan menipu syarikat itu.
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An independent watchdog was appointed to investigate the allegations.
Sebuah badan pengawas bebas dilantik untuk menyiasat dakwaan tersebut.