precinct

precinct

英 ['priːsɪŋ(k)t]
　　美 ['prisɪŋkt]

n. 選區；管理區；管轄區

中文詞源：

precinct 街區，商業區

pre-,在前，-cinct,帶子，詞源同cinch,cincture.引申詞義圍起來的街區，商業區。

例句：

1. The Centre was a pedestrian precinct with a bandstand in the middle.
該中心是步行商業區，正中央有一個室外音樂演奏臺。

2. The shooting occurred in the 34th Precinct.
槍擊事件發生在第34警區。

3. The driver said impassively, " You better check with your precinct.
司機不動聲色他說: “ 你最好還是到你們管區警察局裡去查一查再說吧.

4. The tradespeople in his precinct appreciated it. And they showed their appreciation.
他負責的地區內的商人很賞識他的這種作風, 而且公開表示對他很贊賞.

5. They appoint precinct election judges and other election - day officials.
他們委任選舉區的評判員及在大選日工作的官員.