watchdog
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/ˈwɑːtʃdɔːɡ/
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/ˈwɒtʃdɒɡ/
A person or group that ensures companies follow laws and respect people's rights.
The watchdog keeps an eye on how food is made to ensure it's safe for everyone.
监察机构监督食品制造过程,确保其对所有人都是安全的。
A dog that guards a place, like a house or a building.
Our watchdog barked all night to keep strangers away from the house.
我们的看门狗整夜吠叫,以防止陌生人靠近房子。