incarcerate
UK/inˈkɑ:səreit/US/in'kɑ:sәreit/
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Definitions
v.
To imprison or confine someone, especially as a legal punishment.
监禁；关押；囚禁
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinnot, opposite of
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carcroot
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erone who does, agent
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ateto make, having
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Common Collocations
- 1.incarcerate prisoners监禁囚犯
- 2.incarcerate for因...被监禁
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government decided to incarcerate dangerous criminals for public safety.
- 2.
He was incarcerated for five years after being convicted of theft.