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escapee

UK/,eskeɪ'piː/US/i.skei'pi:/
A2

Definitions

n.

A person who has escaped, especially from prison

逃脱者;逃犯

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
escap-out of, former
+
-eetake, seize, hold
=escapee

escape + -ee (one who) = one who has escaped. See escape.

Root cap still carries 163 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The escapee was recaptured two days later.

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