n. 监禁, 监狱
vt. 监禁
n a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
v lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
1.I doubt his lungs would survive a stint in gaol.
我估计他的肺在监狱里支撑不了多久
2.You may then spend the next 14 days in gaol, in quiet contemplation of your crimes.
接下来你将服刑14日 静思己过
