单词 | prisoner |
释义 | prisoner/ˈprɪz(ə)nə![]() noun 1A person legally committed to prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial: a prisoner serving a life sentence...
Synonyms convict, inmate; trusty informal jailbird, con, lifer British informal (old) lag North American informal yardbird archaic transport 1.1A person captured and kept confined by an enemy or criminal: she may have been held prisoner before being killed 200 rebels were taken prisoner...
Synonyms prisoner of war, POW; hostage, captive, detainee, internee 1.2A person who is or feels confined or trapped by a situation: he’s become a prisoner of the publicity he’s generated...
Phrasestake no prisoners OriginLate Middle English: from Old French prisonier, from prison (see prison). |
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