penitentiary
英 [,penɪ'tenʃ(ə)rɪ]
美 [,pɛnɪ'tɛnʃəri]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.监狱,收容所,教养所adj.忏悔的,监禁的
网络释义
监狱；刑事犯容赦所；感化院
例证
1. He was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for his crimes.
他因犯罪而被判处10年监禁。
2. The notorious criminal was finally apprehended and sent to the penitentiary.
这个臭名昭著的罪犯最终被捕并被送往监狱。
3. The penitentiary focuses on rehabilitation and providing education to inmates.
这所感化院注重对犯人的康复和提供教育。