英文短篇故事（纽约）523 Whose Home Is This?

 　　A man broke into Homer's house. Homer called the police. The police arrested the man. A year later, the man broke into Homer's house again. Homer called the police. The police arrested the man. A year later, the man broke into Homer's house again. Homer called the police. A police officer said, "I'm sorry. There's a new law. It ends discrimination against the homeless. Even though he broke into your home, you have to let him stay. We can't arrest him for trying to better his life." Homer couldn't believe his ears. He said, "Fine! I'll kick him out myself." The officer said, "I wouldn't do that if I were you. If he complains to us, we'll have to arrest you. You'll have to go to court. If they find you guilty, a jail¹ cell will be your new home. And, worse, your house will be that guy's new home."

1 jail   

n.监狱，看守所；vt.监禁，拘留

参考例句：

• The castle had been used as a jail.这城堡曾用作监狱。
• If she carries on shoplifting,she'll end up in jail.她如果还在店铺里偷东西，最终会被抓进监狱的。