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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries取り締まり
Pronunciation / Transliteration: torishimari
"政府は麻薬密売に対する取り締まりを開始しました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sudden and severe action taken to suppress or eliminate illegal activities or behaviors.
"The government launched a crackdown on drug trafficking in the city." - 2
An intense effort to enforce laws or regulations, often involving increased police presence.
"The police initiated a crackdown on speeding in residential areas."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'crackdown' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'crack' (to break or smash) and 'down' (indicating a downward force). It evolved to describe a severe or sudden enforcement action against illegal activities or behaviors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Crackdown" is said worldwide
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répression
Transliteration: répression
"Le gouvernement a lancé une répression contre le trafic de drogue."
Durchgreifen
Transliteration: Durchgreifen
"Die Polizei hat ein Durchgreifen gegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitungen eingeleitet."
repressione
Transliteration: repressione
"Il governo ha avviato una repressione contro il traffico di droga."
represión
Transliteration: represión
"El gobierno lanzó una represión contra el tráfico de drogas."
repressão
Transliteration: repressão
"O governo lançou uma repressão contra o tráfico de drogas."
कड़ाई
Transliteration: kaḍāī
"सरकार ने मादक पदार्थों की तस्करी के खिलाफ कड़ाई की।"
打击
Transliteration: dǎjī
"政府对毒品贩运展开了打击。"
단속
Transliteration: dansok
"정부는 마약 밀매에 대한 단속을 시작했습니다."
取り締まり
Transliteration: torishimari
"政府は麻薬密売に対する取り締まりを開始しました。"
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