"behind bars" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在监狱里
• 入狱

Definition

这个表达指的是在监狱里，被关押作为对犯罪的惩罚。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个不正式且带有比喻意味的表达，主要用于谈论因犯罪被关押的人。常见于新闻、故事或日常对话。不能用于动物或物品。

Examples

The thief is now behind bars.

小偷现在**在监狱里**。

She spent ten years behind bars.

她在**监狱里**待了十年。

He hopes never to end up behind bars.

他希望自己永远不会**入狱**。

After the trial, they finally put him behind bars.

经过审判后，他们终于把他**关进监狱**。

"He's going to spend a long time behind bars," the officer said.

“他将在**监狱里**待很久，”警官说。

Lots of people think justice means seeing the criminal behind bars.

很多人认为公正就是看到罪犯**在监狱里**。