precincts background

precincts

/ˈpriːsɪŋkts/ /ˈpriːsɪŋktəs/

Illustration precincts - Image 1

Illustration precincts - Image 2

noun

场地，区域，范围。

(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.

Examples :

""The university's precincts included the library, the science building, and the student union, all surrounded by a stone wall." "

这所大学的校园范围包括图书馆、科学楼和学生会，所有这些都被一道石墙围绕着。

area place building

Illustration precincts - Image 1

noun

步行购物区，商业步行街

A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.

Examples :

"On Saturday, we enjoyed walking through the precincts, browsing the shops and listening to the street musicians. "

周六，我们很喜欢在商业步行街上逛街，看看商店，听听街头艺人演奏。

area property building commerce

Illustration precincts - Image 1

noun

辖区，警区，派出所。

(law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.

Examples :

""After the car accident, the witness went to the local precincts to file a report." "

车祸发生后，目击者去了当地的派出所报案。

police area government law building

Illustration precincts - Image 1

noun

选区，管辖区。

A subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.

Examples :

"On Election Day, residents of my neighborhood vote at the local elementary school, which serves as one of the many voting precincts in the city. "

选举日那天，我 neighborhood 的居民会在当地的小学投票，那里是全市众多投票选区之一。

politics government area