lockup

'lɒkʌp

n. jail in a local police station

n. 关门时间, 拘留所

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使用频率

lockup 由两个部分组成：lock（锁）和up（向上、关闭）。可以理解为锁住的状态或地方，通常指监狱或拘留所。

例句

1. The police took the suspect to the lockup for questioning.

警方把嫌疑人带到拘留所进行询问。

2. He spent the night in lockup after being arrested for speeding.

他因超速被捕，晚上在拘留所待了一晚。

3. The lockup is usually crowded with people waiting for their hearings.

拘留所通常挤满了等待听证的人。