patrol
UK/pә'trәul/US
IELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To move regularly through an area to guard or inspect it
巡逻，巡视
n.
The act of moving through an area for security; a group of people assigned to do this
巡逻；巡逻队，巡逻员
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpatrolother
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Common Collocations
- 1.police patrol警察巡逻
- 2.border patrol边境巡逻
- 3.security patrol保安巡逻
Example Sentences
- 1.
The security team began their patrol of the building at midnight.
- 2.
Police patrol the neighborhood regularly to maintain public safety.
- 3.
A patrol car stopped the speeding vehicle on the highway.