"constable" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 警官
• 巡警

Definition

constable 指一些国家（特别是英国和印度）地位较低的警官，有时也指在小城镇维护治安的官员。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于英式英语和受其影响的国家，如印度。美国警察一般不用此词。历史上也可见（如中世纪法官）。常用词组有 'police constable', 'constable on duty'。

Examples

The constable helped an old lady cross the street.

那位**警官**帮一位老太太过马路。

A constable stood at the school gate.

一名**巡警**站在学校门口。

The constable called for help using his radio.

那位**警官**用对讲机呼叫增援。

He became a constable right after graduating from college.

他大学毕业后就当上了**警官**。

The local constable knows everyone in the village.

当地的**巡警**认识村子里的所有人。

If you need to report something, talk to the constable on duty.

如果你需要报案，可以找值班的**警官**。