penitentiary

• 与惩罚或监禁有关的，通常用于监狱或惩教系统的语境中。

Relating to punishment or imprisonment, typically used in the context of prisons or correctional systems.

1. Relating to punishment or reformC1formal

   Used for the punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.

   惩教的

   • The penitentiary system aims to rehabilitate offenders.
   • He was sentenced to a penitentiary institution for his crimes.
   • Penitentiary reforms have been debated for decades.

   同义词correctionaldisciplinarypenalpunitivereformatory

2. Showing penanceC2formal

   Showing or constituting penance; expressing remorse or atonement.

   忏悔的

   • Her penitentiary acts included fasting and prayer.
   • He performed penitentiary rituals to seek forgiveness.
   • The penitentiary nature of his apology was evident.

   同义词contritepenitentpenitentialremorsefulrepentant

   反义词impenitentremorselessunrepentant

• 关押已决重罪犯的监狱或惩教机构。

A correctional institution for individuals convicted of major crimes.

1. Correctional facilityB2formalamerican

   A prison or correctional institution where people convicted of serious crimes are sent to serve their sentences.

   监狱

   • The judge sentenced him to ten years in the state penitentiary.
   • The penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city.
   • He was transferred to a maximum-security penitentiary after the escape attempt.

   同义词jailpenal institutionprison