gaol
US /dʒeɪl/
UK /dʒeɪl/
名词
监狱, 牢房
a public prison
示例:
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He was sent to gaol for his crimes.
他因犯罪被送进监狱。
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The new gaol has better facilities for inmates.
新监狱为囚犯提供了更好的设施。
动词
监禁, 关押
to imprison someone
示例:
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The judge decided to gaol the offender for five years.
法官决定将罪犯监禁五年。
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They threatened to gaol him if he didn't cooperate.
他们威胁说，如果他不合作，就监禁他。