单词 | policing |
释义 | policepolice2 verb [transitive] 1to control an activity or industry by making sure that people obey the rules SYN regulate: The agency was set up to police the nuclear power industry. Most newspapers police themselves and keep to ethical standards.2to keep control over a particular area and protect people and property, using the police, the army, etc.: The five security zones are policed by UN forces.3to keep an outside area neat and clean, for example by picking up papers, cans, etc. SYN clean up: All campers are required to police their campsite before they leave.—policing noun [uncountable]: The community is demanding a less aggressive style of policing. |
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