"hoosegow" in Chinese (Traditional)
監獄(俚語)
Definition
在美式英語中,非正式、較舊或幽默地用來指監獄的詞語。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這是美式英語的俚語,較為過時,多見於西部電影或幽默、戲謔時使用。正式場合很少用。常見於 'thrown in the hoosegow' 等說法。
Examples
He was sent to the hoosegow after the robbery.
他在搶劫後被送進了**監獄**。
The sheriff locked him in the hoosegow for the night.
警長把他關進了**監獄**過夜。
Stay out of trouble or you'll end up in the hoosegow.
別惹麻煩,不然你會被關進**監獄**。
After that wild bar fight, Joe landed in the hoosegow for the weekend.
酒吧鬧事後,Joe整個週末都被關在**監獄**裡。
Rumor has it, the mayor spent a night in the hoosegow back in his youth.
據說市長年輕時曾在**監獄**待過一晚。
You think you’re tough? Let’s see how you handle the hoosegow!
你覺得自己很厲害?看看你在**監獄**裡有多厲害!