"prisoners" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 囚犯
• 犯人

Definition

Prisoners 指被关在监狱里的人，尤其是因犯罪被判有罪的人。这个词也可以更广泛地指无法自由离开某个地方或处境的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常指监狱里的犯人，但 'prisoner' 也常见于 'prisoner of war' 和 'prisoner of his own fears' 这类表达。'Prisoners' 是可数复数名词；在监狱语境中，'inmates' 也很常用。

Examples

The police moved the prisoners to another building.

警察把**囚犯**转移到了另一栋楼。

The prisoners ate dinner at six o’clock.

**囚犯**们六点吃了晚饭。

Some prisoners can study while they are in jail.

一些**囚犯**在监狱里时可以学习。

The documentary follows former prisoners as they try to rebuild their lives.

这部纪录片讲述了前**囚犯**努力重建生活的过程。

The guard treated the prisoners with respect, which surprised everyone.

那名狱警很尊重**囚犯**，这让所有人都很惊讶。

In war movies, the prisoners are often shown as frightened and exhausted.

在战争电影里，**囚犯**常常被表现得又害怕又疲惫。