“执勤”常见的英文表达是 “be on duty” 或 “perform duty” 。
be on duty:强调处于执行职责、值班的状态。例如:The policemen are on duty around the clock.(警察们全天24小时执勤 。)
perform duty:侧重于描述执行、履行职责这一行为动作。例如:Soldiers are performing their duties at the border.(士兵们正在边境执勤 。)