1 sentence /ˈsɛntn̩s/ noun plural sentences
plural sentences
Learner's definition of SENTENCE
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[count] : a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish句子 ◊ Sentences usually contain a subject and verb. In written English, the first word of a sentence is capitalized and the sentence ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.句子通常含有主语和动词。在书面英语中,句子的第一个单词的首字母要大写,句子的结尾用句号、问号或感叹号。
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law : the punishment given by a court of law判决;判刑 [count]
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a harsh/lenient sentence从重/从轻处罚
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a prison/jail sentence判决监禁
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He is serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery.他因持械抢劫被判10年刑期。
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— see also death sentence, life sentence, suspended sentence 2 sentence /ˈsɛntn̩s/ verb
sentences; sentenced; sentencing
2 sentence
/ˈsɛntn̩s/
verb
sentences; sentenced; sentencing
Learner's definition of SENTENCE
[+ object] law
: to officially state the punishment given to (someone) by a court of law宣判;判决 —
usually + to
— sentencing
/ˈsɛntn̩sɪŋ/ noun [noncount] —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前