Definitions
n. A place where people are kept as punishment or awaiting trial.
监狱；拘留所
v. Put someone in jail.
监禁
Example
The old jail now welcomes visitors as a museum.
这座旧监狱如今作为博物馆接待游客。
Education programmes in jail can help prisoners develop skills and improve their chances of finding work after release.
监狱中的教育项目能帮助服刑人员培养技能，提高他们获释后找到工作的机会。
Collocations
- go to jail
- a jail sentence
- be jailed for fraud
Word family
- jailer (n.)
Synonyms
- prison
- imprison
Usage tip
in jail指在押，不加冠词；英式旧拼法为gaol。
FAQ
- What does jail mean?
- A place where people are kept as punishment or awaiting trial. Put someone in jail.
- How is jail pronounced?
- UK /dʒeɪl/, US /dʒeɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
