precinct
precinct
[ˈpriːsɪŋ(k)t]
noun
[ˈpriːsɪŋ(k)t]
noun
- (一般作 precincts)the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place
场地，院落；周围区域
a former MP who still works in the precincts of the House.
一位仍在议院区域内工作的前议员。
beyond the precincts of my own family I am quite inhibited.
在我自家以外的场合我相当拘谨。
■an enclosed or clearly defined area of ground around a cathedral, church, or college
（教堂或学校等围墙内的或有明确界限的）周围，区域 - (Brit.)an area in a town designated for specific or restricted use, especially one which is closed to traffic
(英)（城镇有特定用途，尤指无车辆经过的）区域
a pedestrian precinct.
一处步行区。 - (N. Amer.)a district of a city or town as defined for police purposes
(北美)警察管辖区，分管区
■the police station situated in such a subdivision
分管区警察所
■an electoral district of a city or town served by a single polling station
（只设一个投票点的城镇）选民区
- late Middle English (denoting an administrative district): from medieval Latin praecinctum, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of praecingere 'encircle', from prae 'before' + cingere 'gird'
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