police

US /pəˈliːs/

UK /pəˈliːs/

警察

the civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

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The police arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.

警察很快到达了事故现场。

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You should report the theft to the police.

你应该向警方报案。

监管, 维持治安

to control or regulate (a place or activity) with a police force

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The area is heavily policed to prevent crime.

该地区受到严格管制以防止犯罪。

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It's difficult to police the internet effectively.

有效监管互联网很困难。