precinct
US /ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
UK /ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
名詞
1.
轄區, 區
a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes
範例:
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The police station serves the entire precinct.
警察局服務整個轄區。
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He was assigned to the downtown precinct.
他被分配到市中心轄區。
2.
選區, 投票區
a subdivision of a ward, especially for electoral purposes
範例:
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Voters in this precinct tend to favor the incumbent.
這個選區的選民傾向於支持現任者。
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The election results are being tallied by precinct.
選舉結果正在按選區統計。
3.
區域, 範圍, 場地
the area within the walls or boundaries of a particular place or building
範例:
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The cathedral precinct is a peaceful place for reflection.
大教堂區域是一個寧靜的沉思之地。
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Security guards patrol the museum precinct at night.
保安人員夜間巡邏博物館區域。
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