How do you use "prison" in a sentence?

He was sentenced to five years in prison for fraud. The prison holds over a thousand inmates. After the accident, her body became a prison for her mind.

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Q: What does "prison" mean?

A building where people are kept as punishment for crimes Prison is a building where people are kept as punishment for crimes or while awaiting trial. In British English, it's also called 'gaol' (pronounced 'jail'). Related terms include 'prisoner' (someone in prison), 'imprisonment' (being sent to prison), and 'life sentence' (imprisonment for the rest of one's life). 'Prison' can also be used figuratively to describe any confining situation.

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Significado: A building where people are kept as punishment for crimes

监狱

prisión, cárcel

刑務所、監獄

교도소, 감옥

Prison is a building where people are kept as punishment for crimes or while awaiting trial. In British English, it's also called 'gaol' (pronounced 'jail'). Related terms include 'prisoner' (someone in prison), 'imprisonment' (being sent to prison), and 'life sentence' (imprisonment for the rest of one's life). 'Prison' can also be used figuratively to describe any confining situation.

「prison」是作为犯罪惩罚或等待审判时关押人的建筑。在英式英语中，它也被称为「gaol」（发音为「jail」）。相关术语包括「prisoner」（监狱中的人）、「imprisonment」（被送进监狱）和「life sentence」（终身监禁）。「Prison」也可以比喻性地用来描述任何受限的情况。

Prison es un edificio donde las personas son retenidas como castigo por delitos o mientras esperan juicio. En inglés británico, también se llama «gaol» (pronunciado «jail»). Términos relacionados incluyen «prisoner» (alguien en prisión), «imprisonment» (ser enviado a prisión) y «life sentence» (encarcelamiento de por vida). «Prison» también se puede usar figurativamente para describir cualquier situación restrictiva.

「prison」は犯罪の罰として、または裁判を待つ間、人々が収容される建物です。イギリス英語では「gaol」（「jail」と発音）とも呼ばれます。関連用語には「prisoner」（刑務所にいる人）、「imprisonment」（刑務所に送られること）、「life sentence」（終身刑）があります。「Prison」は比喩的に、制約のある状況を表すこともできます。

prison은 범죄에 대한 처벌로 또는 재판을 기다리는 동안 사람들이 수감되는 건물입니다. 영국 영어에서는 'gaol'('jail'로 발음)이라고도 합니다. 관련 용어로는 'prisoner'(수감자), 'imprisonment'(투옥), 'life sentence'(종신형)가 있습니다. 'Prison'은 비유적으로 어떤 구속적인 상황을 묘사하는 데에도 사용됩니다.

Ejemplos

He was sentenced to five years in prison for fraud.
他因欺诈被判处五年监禁。
Fue condenado a cinco años de prisión por fraude.
彼は詐欺で5年の懲役刑を宣告されました。
그는 사기죄로 5년의 징역형을 선고받았습니다.
The prison holds over a thousand inmates.
这座监狱关押着一千多名囚犯。
La prisión alberga a más de mil internos.
その刑務所には千人以上の受刑者がいます。
그 교도소에는 천 명 이상의 수감자가 있습니다.
After the accident, her body became a prison for her mind.
事故后，她的身体成了禁锢心灵的牢笼。
Después del accidente, su cuerpo se convirtió en una prisión para su mente.
事故の後、彼女の体は心の牢獄となりました。
사고 이후, 그녀의 몸은 마음의 감옥이 되었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'prisun', from Latin 'prensio' (a taking, capture), contraction of 'prehensio', from 'prehendere' (to seize). Related to 'apprehend', 'comprehend', and 'surprise'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

The word 'prison' comes from Latin 'prehendere' meaning to seize. British prisons are officially called HMP (Her/His Majesty's Prison). The famous Tower of London served as a royal prison for centuries, housing notable prisoners including Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh.

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