penitentiary
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British pronunciation
/pˌɛnɪtˈɛnʃjəɹi/

“penitentiary”的英语定义和含义

Penitentiary
01

监狱, 教养所

a prison or correctional facility where individuals convicted of serious crimes are confined and undergo rehabilitation
example
例子
The notorious criminal was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary.
那个臭名昭著的罪犯被判处终身监禁在州监狱
The penitentiary has strict security measures to prevent any attempts at escape.
监狱有严格的安全措施以防止任何逃跑企图。
penitentiary
01

悔罪的, 忏悔的

showing or constituting penance
02

教养的, 监狱的

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
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