1. The judge decided to put him behind bars for five years.
法官决定判他入狱五年。

2. After the investigation, the corrupt official was put behind bars.
调查结束后，那名腐败官员被关进了监狱。

3. He threatened to put anyone who breaks the rules behind bars.
他威胁说，任何违反规定的人都会被关进监狱。

A: The thief was finally put behind bars.
A：小偷最终被关进了监狱。

B: I hope he learns his lesson while behind bars.
B：希望他在狱中能吸取教训。

1) 因犯罪而被判入狱

2) 形容严厉惩罚

3) 法律制裁的表达

1. 因犯罪行为被关进监狱

e.g. He was put behind bars for fraud.
他因诈骗被关进了监狱。

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1. To send someone to prison as punishment for a crime.