jail

US /dʒeɪl/
UK /dʒeɪl/
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监狱, 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.
他因盗窃被送进监狱
The suspect is currently being held in jail.
嫌疑人目前被关押在监狱中。
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监禁, 关押

to put (someone) in jail

:
The police decided to jail the suspect.
警方决定监禁嫌疑人。
They threatened to jail him if he didn't cooperate.
他们威胁说,如果他不合作,就把他关进监狱