prison

/ˈprɪzən/

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

中文释义：监狱；看守所

The government is building a new prison to reduce overcrowding in existing facilities.

政府正在建造一座新监狱，以缓解现有设施的拥挤状况。

He was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in the robbery.

他因参与抢劫被判处五年监禁。