"jailhouse" in Chinese (Simplified)
监狱(口语)
Definition
“Jailhouse” 是指监狱的非正式或过时说法,即关押罪犯的地方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Jailhouse” 属于较口语化,常见于美国英语或老歌、老文本中。例如“jailhouse rock”。平常更多用“jail”或“prison”来表达监狱。使用“jailhouse”会有乡村或怀旧气息。
Examples
The old jailhouse is now a museum.
那座老**监狱**现在成了博物馆。
He was taken to the jailhouse last night.
他昨晚被带去了**监狱**。
There is a new jailhouse in town.
镇上有一家新的**监狱**。
They say the old jailhouse is haunted.
他们说那座老**监狱**闹鬼。
Ever heard the song 'Jailhouse Rock'?
你听过“Jailhouse Rock”这首歌吗?
The sheriff locked the thief in the jailhouse for the night.
警长把小偷关进了**监狱**过夜。