| 单词 | prison-like |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈprison-like ˈprison-like adj. ΘΚΠ society > authority > punishment > imprisonment > prison > [adjective] > resembling prison-like1607 jailish1751 1607 C. Lever Queene Elizabeths Teares sig. G2v Thus prepar'd, she iournies to the Court, Where in her chamber prison-like retirde, She liues shut vp from any ones resort. 1795 E. Fenwick Secresy I. x. 180 Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers. 1839 E. A. Poe in Burton's Gentleman's Mag. Oct. 206 This prison-like rampart formed the limits of our domain. 1916 D. H. Lawrence Amores 77 The town Glimmers with subtle ghosts Going up and down In a common, prison-like dress. 2004 Detroit Free Press (Nexis) 7 Sept. Despite the facility's prison-like appearance, many of the boys and girls in the mental health wings said they are content, or at least feel safe. < as lemmas |
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