a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Verb:
make a high sound typical of glass;
"champagne glasses clinked to make a toast"
make or emit a high sound;
"tinkling bells"
双语例句
用作名词 (n.)
She knows you were in the clink. 她知道你们进了监狱。
You'd better start behaving yourself or you'll end up in the clink young man! 你最好老实点,不然就要进监狱,年轻人!
We heard clink come from that room. 我们听到那个屋子传来叮当声。
I heard the clink of coins in his pockets. 我听到了他口袋里叮当碰撞的硬币声。
用作动词 (v.)
They clinked glasses and drank to each other's health. 他们碰杯互祝健康。
