| 单词 | condemn |
| 释义 | condemn —condemnable /keuhn dem"neuh beuhl/, adj. —condemnably, adv. —condemner /keuhn dem"euhr/, condemnor /keuhn dem"euhr, keuhn dem nawr"/, n. —condemningly, adv. /keuhn dem"/, v.t. 1. to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. 2. to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment. 3. to give grounds or reason for convicting or censuring: His acts condemn him. 4. to judge or pronounce to be unfit for use or service: to condemn an old building. 5. U.S. Law. to acquire ownership of for a public purpose, under the right of eminent domain: The city condemned the property. 6. to force into a specific state or activity: His lack of education condemned him to a life of menial jobs. 7. to declare incurable. [1350-1400; ME condempnen < AF, OF condem(p)ner < L condemnare. See CON-, DAMN] Syn. 1. See blame. Ant. 2. exonerate, liberate. |
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