inmate
/ˈɪnmeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6978 in the learning path
囚犯；服刑人员
Definitions
n. A person who is kept in a prison.
囚犯；服刑人员
Example
Each inmate can borrow books from the prison library.
每位服刑人员都可以从监狱图书馆借书。
Providing inmates with vocational training may improve their employment prospects and reduce the risk of reoffending.
为服刑人员提供职业培训可能改善其就业前景，降低再次犯罪的风险。
Collocations
- prison inmate
- inmate rehabilitation
- former inmate
Synonyms
- prisoner
Usage tip
现代通常指囚犯，不可用来泛指室友或居民。
FAQ
- What does inmate mean?
- A person who is kept in a prison.
- How is inmate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnmeɪt/, US /ˈɪnmeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
