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协助警方调查
xié zhù jǐng fāng diào chá
assist police investigation
他协助警方调查这起案件。
He assisted the police in investigating the case.
Law
formal
To provide help or cooperation to the police during an official investigation.
目击者协助警方调查事故原因。
The witness assisted the police in investigating the cause of the accident.
公司协助警方调查数据泄露事件。
The company assisted the police in investigating the data breach incident.
Commonly used in legal or official contexts to describe cooperation with law enforcement.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
This phrase is formal and should only be used in official or legal contexts. In casual conversation, use '帮忙调查' (bāngmáng diàochá) instead.
Gold Rule
Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject of this phrase is typically a person or organization that provides assistance. Ensure the verb '协助' agrees with the subject in number and tense.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '协助' (xié zhù, meaning 'assist' or 'help') and '警方调查' (jǐng fāng diào chá, meaning 'police investigation'). '协助' derives from classical Chinese, while '警方调查' reflects modern legal terminology.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or legal contexts. It implies active cooperation rather than passive observation. Avoid using it in casual or non-legal contexts.
Word Breakdown
协助
assist / help
verb警方
police
noun调查
investigation
noun/verb汉英词典