| 释义 |
Noun: jail jeyl- A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- jailhouse, gaol [Brit], clink, slammer, poky, pokey, prison
Verb: jail jeyl- Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
- imprison, incarcerate, lag, immure, put behind bars, jug, gaol [Brit], put away, remand, prison [archaic]
Derived forms: jailed, jails, jailing See also: jailer Type of: confine, correctional institution, detain Encyclopedia: Jail |