precinct
US /ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
UK /ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
名词
1.
辖区, 区
a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes
示例:
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The police station serves the entire precinct.
警察局服务整个辖区。
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He was assigned to the downtown precinct.
他被分配到市中心辖区。
2.
选区, 投票区
a subdivision of a ward, especially for electoral purposes
示例:
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Voters in this precinct tend to favor the incumbent.
这个选区的选民倾向于支持现任者。
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The election results are being tallied by precinct.
选举结果正在按选区统计。
3.
区域, 范围, 场地
the area within the walls or boundaries of a particular place or building
示例:
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The cathedral precinct is a peaceful place for reflection.
大教堂区域是一个宁静的沉思之地。
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Security guards patrol the museum precinct at night.
保安人员夜间巡逻博物馆区域。
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