surveillance
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/sɜːrˈveɪləns/
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/sɜːˈveɪləns/
the act of watching someone or something closely, often to prevent crime or gather information
Police used surveillance cameras to watch the building for suspicious activity.
警方使用監視攝影機密切監視建築物,以觀察可疑活動。