judgment noun
or chiefly British judgement /ˈʤʌʤmənt/ plural judgments
or chiefly British judgement /ˈʤʌʤmənt/ plural judgments
Learner's definition of JUDGMENT
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a [count] : an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought判断;看法;意见 -
We have to make a judgment about the value of their services.我们得对他们服务的价值做出评判。
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In my judgment [=opinion], the stock has performed badly. = It is my judgment that the stock has performed badly.依我看,这只股票走势不好。
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The judgment of the editors is final.编辑们的评判不可更改。
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I agreed to let him join us, even though it was against my better judgment. [=even though I did not think it was the best thing to do]虽然我认为这样做不妥,但我还是同意让他参与进来。
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a snap judgment [=a hasty decision or opinion]草率的判断
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value judgments [=opinions about the worth or value of something]价值判断
b [noncount] : the act or process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful thought : the act of judging something or someone下结论;评价 -
Don't rush to judgment without examining the evidence.证据未经检验不要急于下结论。
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It would be premature to pass judgment on [=to state an opinion on] his place in history.对他的历史地位进行评判为时尚早。
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Don't pass judgment on me [=don't criticize me] until you know all the facts.未了解全部事实之前别给我扣帽子。
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“Were his policies good or bad?” “I'll have to reserve/suspend judgment on that. It's too soon to know.”“他当时的那些政策是否正确?”“我暂不对此加以评价。现在为时尚早。”
— see also last judgment, value judgment 2
[noncount] : the ability to make good decisions about what should be done判断力;识别力 3
[count] law : a decision made by a court判决;裁决 -
The court granted/pronounced a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.法庭做出有利于原告的判决。
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the judgment of the court法庭判决
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I won a judgment against the bank.我打赢了与银行的官司。
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[count] formal : something bad or unpleasant that is thought to be a punishment from God报应;天谴;(上帝对人的)审判—
usually singular通常用单数
sit in judgment
: to say whether or not someone or something is morally good, proper, etc.评论