Definitions
n. A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
监狱
n. The state of being kept in a prison.
监禁
Example
The old prison has become a popular local museum.
这座旧监狱已成为当地一处受欢迎的博物馆。
Education programmes in prison can help individuals develop skills that support their successful return to society.
监狱内的教育项目能帮助服刑人员培养技能，支持他们顺利回归社会。
Collocations
- in prison
- go to prison
- prison sentence
- prison reform
Word family
- prisoner (n.)
- imprison (v.)
- imprisonment (n.)
Synonyms
- jail
Usage tip
in prison指服刑；in the prison强调在监狱内。
FAQ
- What does prison mean?
- A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes. The state of being kept in a prison.
- How is prison pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɪzən/, US /ˈprɪzən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
