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Patrolling Meaning in English

word · lemma: patrol

pəˈtɹoʊɫɪŋ
puh-TROH-ling
pɐtɹˈəʊlɪŋ
puh-TROHL-ing

释义

Moving around an area, usually by the police, military, or guards, to keep it safe or check for problems.

用法与细微差别

Used mostly for security or military contexts. Common with 'security guard', 'police', or 'soldier.' Rarely used in everyday speech except when describing surveillance or guarding.

例句

The police are patrolling the street at night.

basic

A security guard is patrolling the mall.

basic

Soldiers were patrolling the border.

basic

I've seen drones patrolling over the stadium lately.

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Who’s patrolling the parking lot this afternoon?

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The guards have been patrolling nonstop since the alarm went off.

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