jail
US /dʒeɪl/
UK /dʒeɪl/
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監獄, 看守所
a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime
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He was sent to jail for theft.
他因盜竊被送進監獄。
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The suspect is currently being held in jail.
嫌疑人目前被關押在監獄中。
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監禁, 關押
to put (someone) in jail
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The police decided to jail the suspect.
警方決定監禁嫌疑人。
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They threatened to jail him if he didn't cooperate.
他們威脅說，如果他不合作，就把他關進監獄。