n 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) v lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
中文释义
n. 监禁, 监狱 vt. 监禁
详细用法及例句
1.
I doubt his lungs would survive a stint in gaol.
我估计他的肺在监狱里支撑不了多久
2.
You may then spend the next 14 days in gaol, in quiet contemplation of your crimes.
