work-house

英 ['wɜːkh'aʊs] 美 ['wɜːkh'aʊs]

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英英释义

名词 workhouse:

1. a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

2. a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months