Definitions
n. The official organisation responsible for preventing crime and maintaining order.
警察；警方
v. To maintain order somewhere or ensure rules are obeyed.
维持治安；监督执行
Example
The police helped us find our missing bicycle.
警方帮我们找到了丢失的自行车。
Effective cooperation between police and local residents can improve public safety and build trust within communities.
警方与当地居民的有效合作可以改善公共安全，并建立社区内部的信任。
Collocations
- police officer
- police station
- call the police
- police an event
Word family
- policing (n.)
Usage tip
the police作主语用复数；一名警察用a police officer。
FAQ
- What does police mean?
- The official organisation responsible for preventing crime and maintaining order. To maintain order somewhere or ensure rules are obeyed.
- How is police pronounced?
- UK /pəˈliːs/, US /pəˈliːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
