workhouse

名词

1. 1

   济贫院、贫民习艺所英式、旧时

   Orphans in that era were often sent to the workhouse.

   那个年代的孤儿常被送进济贫院。

2. 2

   感化院、劳役监狱美式

   He served six months in the county workhouse for theft.

   他因窃盗在郡立劳役监狱服刑六个月。