"cellmates" in Chinese (Simplified)
狱友同牢的人
Definition
一起住在同一个监狱牢房里的人。每个人都叫 ‘狱友’。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Cellmates' 只用于监狱同住一牢房的人，不用于室友或同学。在电影或文学中偶有比喻用法。
Examples
The two men became friends after they became cellmates.
这两个人成为**狱友**后就成了朋友。
She was nervous about meeting her new cellmates.
她对见到新的**狱友**感到紧张。
His cellmates helped him adjust to prison life.
他的**狱友**帮他适应了监狱生活。
Some cellmates keep in touch even after they leave prison.
有些**狱友**出狱后还保持联系。
My cellmates and I used to play cards every evening to pass the time.
我和**狱友**们每天晚上都打牌打发时间。
It's not always easy for cellmates to get along, especially in crowded prisons.
对于**狱友**来说，和睦相处并不总是容易的，尤其是在拥挤的监狱里。