gaol,英語單詞,主要用作為名詞,動詞,用作名詞譯為“<英>監獄,監牢 拘留所”,用作動詞譯為“<英>監禁 ,把...關進監獄 ,關押 ,(使)坐牢”。
基本介紹
- 外文名:gaol
- 英式音標:dʒeɪl,dʒel
- 美式音標:dʒeɪl
- 詞性:名詞,動詞
英英釋義
- n.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)同義詞:jailjailhouseclinkslammerpokypokey
- v.lock up or confine, in or as in a jail同義詞:imprisonincarceratelagimmureput behind barsjailjugput awayremand
雙語例句
- Since he escaped fromgaol, Tom has been living on a razor's edge, terrified of recapture.湯姆越獄後,時時如驚弓之鳥,生怕再次被捕。
- Strikes by prison officers underline the need for reform in ourgaols.監獄工作人員罷工一事,突出地表明我們的監獄制度需要改革。
短語搭配
近反義詞
- vt. 監禁
- prison,imprison
- n. 監獄
- prison,jail,big house,slammer,correctional facility