gallows
US /ˈɡæl.oʊz/
UK /ˈɡæl.əʊz/
複数名詞
絞首台, 絞首刑
a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals
例:
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The condemned man was led to the gallows at dawn.
死刑囚は夜明けに絞首台に連れて行かれた。
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Tales of pirates often include scenes at the gallows.
海賊の物語には、しばしば絞首台での場面が含まれる。