/ˌeɪ piː ˈbiː/

noun

APB is an abbreviation for "all-points bulletin". It is used to describe a broadcast issued by law enforcement agencies to alert officers of a wanted suspect or missing person.

Example Sentences:

1. The police department issued an APB for the escaped convict.

局发布了一则悬赏通告，悬赏逃犯。

2. The APB included a description of the suspect and their last known location.

该悬赏通告包含了嫌疑人的描述和最后被的位置。

Synonyms:

BOLO (Be On the Lookout), wanted notice, missing person alert

Usage:

APB is commonly used in police and detective shows or movies to create suspense and urgency in finding a criminal or missing person. It can also be seen in news reports when authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect or finding a missing individual.

Editor's Note:

The term "all-points bulletin" originated in the United States and has since been adopted by other countries, such as Canada and Australia. It is often associated with high-profile cases and can generate widespread attention from the public.