jailhouse

'dʒeilhajs

英文释义

n a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

中文翻译

n. 监狱

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记忆技巧

jailhouse 由 jail（监狱）和 house（房子）两个部分组成，可以理解为“监狱的房子”。

例句

1. The man spent five years in the jailhouse for his crimes.
这个男人因犯了罪在监狱里呆了五年。
2. Many stories are written about life in a jailhouse.
有很多故事是关于监狱生活的。
3. The jailhouse was crowded with inmates waiting for their trials.
监狱里挤满了等待审判的囚犯。

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