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workhouse

英 ['wɜːkhaʊs] 美['wɝk'haʊs]
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  • n. （英）济贫院；（美）[法] 教养所；感化院；贫民习艺所

英英释意

1. a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
2. a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months