[C]監(jiān)獄 a place where criminals are kept as part of their punishment
英語翻譯
Noun:
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Verb:
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail;
\\\"The suspects were imprisoned without trial\\\"
\\\"the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life\\\"
造句
用作名詞(n.)
Two prisoners broke loose from jail. 兩名犯人從監(jiān)牢脫逃。
The prisoner is left to rot in the jail. 這個囚徒被投入監(jiān)獄任憑他漸漸消瘦下去。
The whole jail was shrouded in darkness. 整座監(jiān)獄籠罩在黑暗之中。
It\\\'s just hearsay but apparently John has been put in jail. 我也是聽說的啦，聽說約翰好像被關(guān)進拘留所了。
On the other hand, at least he didn\\\'t leave his dinner on the floor of the county jail. 可是，從另一方面來說，他至少沒有吐在拘留所的地板上。
用作及物動詞(vt.)
He was put in jail for grand larceny. 他因重大盜竊案而被監(jiān)禁。
He can be punished by long jail sentences. 他可能受到長期監(jiān)禁的處罰。