Jail
01
监狱, 牢房
a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes
例子
The conditions in the local jail were harsh and uncomfortable.
当地监狱的条件严酷且不舒适。
to jail
01
监禁, 关押
to put someone in a designated facility either as punishment or while waiting for legal proceedings
Transitive: to jail sb
例子
Law enforcement may jail individuals accused of serious offenses pending trial.
执法部门可能会监禁被指控犯有严重罪行的个人等待审判。
