Penitentiary
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British pronunciation/pˌɛnɪtˈɛnʃjəɹi/
American pronunciation/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɝi/

"penitentiary"的定义和意义

Penitentiary
01

监狱, 惩教所

a prison or correctional facility where individuals convicted of serious crimes are confined and undergo rehabilitation
penitentiary
01

忏悔的, 改过自新的

showing or constituting penance
02

矫正的, 改造的

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

penitentiary

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example
例子
The penitentiary has strict security measures to prevent any attempts at escape.
The penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by high walls and guard towers.
The notorious criminal was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary.
The governor visited the penitentiary to inspect the conditions and speak with inmates.
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