the Department of Homeland Security
/ðə dɪˌpɑːtmənt əv ˌhəʊmlænd sɪˈkjʊərəti/
/ðə dɪˌpɑːrtmənt əv ˌhəʊmlænd sɪˈkjʊrəti/
(abbreviation DHS)
- the US government department created in 2002 to protect the country from terrorist attack. The department provides advice on security to the government and to private companies, and prepares for emergency situations. It also includes border control and immigration services, the United States Coast Guard and the Secret Service.
国土安全部：美国政府部门于2002年成立，旨在保护该国免遭恐怖袭击。该部门向政府和私人公司提供有关安全的建议，并为紧急情况做准备。它还包括边境管制和移民服务，美国海岸警卫队和特勤局。