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Brig Meaning in English

word

/ˈbɹɪɡ/
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/bɹˈɪɡ/
brig

释义

A 'brig' is a type of sailing ship with two masts. It can also mean the prison or jail on a ship, especially in naval use.

用法与细微差别

'Brig' (ship type) is dated or nautical; not common for modern vessels. As 'prison cell,' it is mainly used for ships or naval bases, rarely on land. Both meanings are formal or technical.

例句

The pirates sailed on a large brig.

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He was locked in the brig for breaking the rules.

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A brig has two masts and many sails.

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You keep causing trouble—you’ll end up in the brig.

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The old brig creaked as the storm hit.

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He spent the night in the ship’s brig after the fight.

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