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watchdog

🇬🇧 UK/'wɒtʃdɒg/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A dog kept to guard property; a person or group that monitors others to prevent illegal or unethical behavior.

看门狗;监察人,监督机构

v.

To monitor and guard against wrongdoing or misuse of power.

监察,监督

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
watchstem
+
dogcanine animal
=watchdog

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The consumer protection agency acts as a watchdog for fraud.

  • 2.

    Environmental watchdogs monitor pollution levels closely.

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