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\\\"
造句
用作名詞(n.)
She knows you were in the clink. 她知道你們進了監獄。
You\\\'d better start behaving yourself or you\\\'ll end up in the clink young man! 你最好老實點,不然就要進監獄,年輕人!
We heard clink come from that room. 我們聽到那個屋子傳來叮當聲。
I heard the clink of coins in his pockets. 我聽到了他口袋里叮當碰撞的硬幣聲。
用作動詞(v.)
They clinked glasses and drank to each other\\\'s health. 他們碰杯互祝健康。