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jail
他動詞[C/U] 両方
複数形: jails過去形: jailed過去分詞: jailed現在分詞: jailing
This term typically refers to short-term confinement or the holding of individuals awaiting trial or sentencing. It carries a heavy sense of restriction and loss of liberty, often associated with the immediate aftermath of an arrest. In many legal systems, it is distinguished from a prison, which is designed for long-term incarceration of convicted felons. The psychological weight of the word suggests a state of limbo or a temporary but severe penalty.
Countable when referring to the physical building or facility. Uncountable when referring to the state of being incarcerated, such as serving time in jail.