prisoner

US /ˈprɪz.ən.ɚ/

UK /ˈprɪz.ən.ɚ/

囚犯, 犯人

a person legally held in prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial

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The prisoner attempted to escape from the maximum-security facility.

这名囚犯试图从戒备森严的设施中逃脱。

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He was released after serving ten years as a political prisoner.

他作为政治犯服刑十年后获释。

战俘, 俘虏

a person who is captured and held by an enemy in war

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Many soldiers became prisoners of war during the conflict.

许多士兵在冲突中成为战俘。

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The Red Cross negotiated the release of the prisoners.

红十字会谈判释放了这些俘虏。