incarceration

in.kɑ:sә'reiʃәn

n the state of being imprisoned

n. 下狱, 监禁, 禁闭
[医] 箝闭

21,624

BNC 频率

12,142

使用频率

incarceration 可以拆分为 in-（在内）+ carcer（监狱）+ -ation（名词后缀）。整体意思是“被关在监狱里”，即“监禁”。

例句

1. Incarceration can have long-lasting effects on a person's life.

监禁可能对一个人的生活产生长期影响。

2. Many people believe that education can help reduce incarceration rates.

许多人相信教育可以帮助降低监禁率。

3. The documentary explores the reasons behind high rates of incarceration in the country.

这部纪录片探讨了该国高监禁率的原因。