VOA慢速英语:Dubai Gets Its First Robot Cop

短语讲解：

1.The robot has a touch screen instead of a weapon.

instead of （用…） 代替…， （是…）而不是…， （用…）而不用…
例句：I should take my rest now instead of later.
我现在就得休息，而不是一会。

2.Dubai police have enrolled a robotic officer, the first in a unit that aims to make up a quarter of the force by 2030

a quarter of 四分之一的
例句：He has the backing of almost a quarter of the electorate.
他得到了几乎1/4选民的支持。

3.He said the robot can help the public all day every, every day, and that “it won’t ask for any sick leave or maternity leave.

ask for 请求…; 要求…; 找…; 自找麻烦
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

4.A human police officer will be able to sit inside and control the robot.

be able to 能够
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。