precinct
/ˈpri:sɪŋkt; `prisɪŋkt/ n
1 [C] area enclosed by definite boundaries, esp the walls of a cathedral, church or college （有界限围成的）区域; （尤指）教堂或大学墙以内的境域
a sacred precinct 教堂的地界范围
these hallowed precincts 这些神圣的境域.
2 [C] (Brit) area in a town for specific or restricted use, esp one where vehicles may not enter 城镇中有某用途的或受限制的地区; （尤指禁止机动车通行的）行人专用区
a shopping precinct 购物区
a pedestrian precinct 行人专用区.
3 [C] (US) subdivision of a county, city, etc （县、 市等的）分区
an election precinct 选区
a police precinct 警察分管区.
4 precincts [pl]
(a) boundaries; limits 界限; 范围
No parking within the hospital precincts. 医院范围内禁止停放车辆.
(b) area around a place; environs 周围地区; 附近
the old city and its precincts 旧城市及其郊区
the airport and precincts 机场及周围地区.