“维持秩序”常见的英文表达是 “maintain order” 。例如:
The police were there to maintain order during the protest.(警察在抗议期间负责维持秩序。)
此外,还可以用以下表达,意思相近但使用场景略有差异:
“keep order”:也表示维持秩序,侧重于保持某种状态或局面不混乱。比如:Teachers have to keep order in the classroom.(教师必须在教室里维持秩序。 )
“uphold order” :相对更正式一些,强调维护、捍卫秩序,使其不被破坏。例如:It is the duty of the security personnel to uphold order at the event.(安保人员的职责是在活动中维护秩序。 )