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newgate

/ˈnjuː.ɡeɪt/

翻译: 指伦敦的一所前监狱,以条件严酷而臭名昭著,在1780年的骚乱中被毁;在原址上重建的监狱于1902年拆除。

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/ˈnjuː.ɡeɪt/C2formalbritish
  • zh指伦敦的一所前监狱,以条件严酷而臭名昭著,在1780年的骚乱中被毁;在原址上重建的监狱于1902年拆除。

A proper noun referring to a former prison in London, infamous for its harsh conditions and destroyed during riots in 1780; a replacement prison on the same site was demolished in 1902.

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  1. Historical prison in LondonC1formalbritish

    A former prison in London, infamous for its harsh conditions and overcrowding, which was destroyed by fire during riots in 1780. A replacement prison was built on the same site and later demolished in 1902.

    zh纽盖特监狱

    • Newgate Prison was known for its terrible living conditions.
    • The 1780 riots led to the burning of Newgate.
    • A new prison was constructed on the site of the original Newgate.