"hoosegow" in Chinese (Simplified)
监狱(俚语)
Definition
在美式英语中,用于指代监狱的非正式、过时或带幽默感的说法。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是美式英语的俚语,有点过时,常出现在西部电影、幽默或玩笑中。正式场合很少使用。常见于 'thrown in the hoosegow' 等表达。
Examples
He was sent to the hoosegow after the robbery.
他在抢劫后被送进了**监狱**。
The sheriff locked him in the hoosegow for the night.
警长把他关进了**监狱**过夜。
Stay out of trouble or you'll end up in the hoosegow.
别惹麻烦,不然你会被关进**监狱**。
After that wild bar fight, Joe landed in the hoosegow for the weekend.
在酒吧打架后,Joe整个周末都被关在**监狱**里。
Rumor has it, the mayor spent a night in the hoosegow back in his youth.
据说市长年轻时曾在**监狱**里待过一晚。
You think you’re tough? Let’s see how you handle the hoosegow!
你觉得自己很厉害?看看你在**监狱**里怎么过吧!