释义 |
reformatory /n'fxmatn US: -tarj; n'formaon/ adj tending or intending to produce reform. 趋于或意欲改革的; 改善的; 改进的。 n (pl -ties) (formerly) school or institution for reforming young offenders against the law by means of special training, mental, moral and physical (usu, in GB, called 在英国通常称为 an approved school or community house). (昔时) 少年感化院。 |