gallows
习惯用语cheat the gallows1.■逃脱绞刑, 逃避死罪come to the gallows1.■上绞架被绞死die on the gallows1.■上绞架被绞死have a gallows look (=have the gallows in one's face)1.■有被绞死的面相; 看上去象被宣判绞刑似的The gallows groans for him .1.■绞架在等着他[你]呢。The gallows groans for you.1.■绞架在等着他[你]呢。