Definitions
n. An older British spelling of jail, a place holding prisoners.
监狱
v. To put someone in prison; an older spelling of jail.
监禁
Example
We visited the old gaol during our walking tour.
我们在徒步游览时参观了那座旧监狱。
The former gaol now serves as a museum exploring changes in punishment and prison conditions.
这座昔日的监狱现已成为博物馆，展示刑罚和监狱条件的变迁。
Collocations
- old gaol
- gaol sentence
- gaol cell
Word family
- gaoler (n.)
Synonyms
- jail
- prison
Usage tip
gaol是jail的旧式英式拼法，读音相同。
FAQ
- What does gaol mean?
- An older British spelling of jail, a place holding prisoners. To put someone in prison; an older spelling of jail.
- How is gaol pronounced?
- UK /dʒeɪl/, US /dʒeɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
