gaol [ dʒeil ]

• 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)

  同义词： jail jailhouse clink slammer poky pokey

• v. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

  同义词： imprison incarcerate lag immure put behind bars jail jug put away remand

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