pris

IPA/pɹˈɪs/
KK[prˈɪs]IPA/prˈɪs/

pris — 縮寫

1. a written shortening of the word 'prisoner', used in official documents, identif

1.縮寫B2
釋義

囚犯(縮寫)

prisoner 書面縮寫,正式公文用

a written shortening of the word 'prisoner', used in official documents, identification tags, court records, and correctional-facility paperwork instead of writing the full word.

例句

The guard called out each pris. number before unlocking cell block C.

警衛在打開C牢房前,逐一喊出每位囚犯的編號。

pris. + number — common written pattern in correctional settings

Every pris. in the county jail must attend the intake interview within 24 hours.

縣監獄的每名囚犯都必須在24小時內完成入監訪談。

同義詞
  • inmate

    the most common neutral term used in prison administration; 'pris.' is a written abbreviation, while 'inmate' is used in both speech and writing

  • convict

    specifically refers to someone found guilty of a crime; 'pris.' is broader and includes those awaiting trial or sentencing

  • detainee

    often used for someone held temporarily or before trial; 'pris.' is typically used for those serving a sentence or formally incarcerated

反義詞
  • guard

    the person responsible for supervising prisoners, not a direct antonym but an opposite role in the same context

  • correctional officer

    staff member in a prison setting, opposite side of the institutional relationship

文法句型

pris. + noun (number / file / record / list / name)

用法筆記

Always written with a period (pris.) in American English. Primarily appears in internal correctional paperwork, police reports, and court filings — not used in everyday spoken English or general writing.

常見錯誤

The pris. was released yesterday.' (too vague for general writing)
The pris. (inmate #4072) was transferred to minimum security.
💡In official writing, always include a specific identifier with the abbreviation.