jail

中文意思

• n. 监狱，拘留所
• v. 监禁，下狱

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)

词形变化

过去分词

jailed

过去式

jailed

现在分词

jailing

第三人称单数

jails

例句

1. n. 监狱，拘留所

   The thief was sent to jail for six months after being caught by the police.

   这名小偷被警察抓获后，被送进监狱服刑了六个月。

2. v. 监禁，下狱

   The driver was jailed for three years for causing a dangerous traffic accident.

   该司机因引发危险交通事故而被监禁三年。