1. | [t][i] ~ (sth) 巡逻；巡查to go around an area or a building at regular times to check that it is safe and that there is no trouble |
Troops patrolled the border day and night. 军队日夜在边境地区巡逻。 | |
Guards can be seen patrolling everywhere. 到处都能见到卫兵在巡逻。 |
2. | [t] ~ sth （尤指威胁性地）逛荡，闲逛to drive or walk around a particular area, especially in a threatening way |
Gangs of youths patrol the streets at night. 夜里成帮结伙的年轻人在街上闲逛。 |
1. | [c][u] 巡逻；巡查the act of going to different parts of a building, an area, etc. to make sure that there is no trouble or crime |
Security guards make regular patrols at night. 夜间保安人员定时巡逻。 | |
a police car on patrol 巡逻的警车 |
2. | [c] 巡逻队；巡逻车队a group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. that patrol an area |
a naval/police patrol 海军╱警察巡逻队 | |
a patrol car/boat 巡逻车；巡逻船 |
3. | [c] 童子军小队a group of about six Boy Scouts or Girl Guides/Scouts that forms part of a larger group |
