gallows [ˈgæləʊz]
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基本释义
n.绞刑架,绞台
英英释义
a wooden structure used, especially in the past, to hang criminals from as a form of execution (= killing as a punishment )
参考例句
The murderer was sent to the gallows for his crimes. 谋杀犯由于罪大恶极被处以绞刑。
Now I was to expiate all my offences at the gallows. 现在我将在绞刑架上赎我一切的罪过。
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