| 单词 | sentence |
| 释义 | sentence n. & v. --n 1. a a set of words complete in itself as the expression of a thought, containing or implying a subject and predicate, and conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command. b a piece of writing or speech between two full stops or equivalent pauses, often including several grammatical sentences (e.g. I went; he came). 2. a a decision of a lawcourt, esp. the punishment allotted to a person convicted in a criminal trial. b the declaration of this. 3. Logic a series of signs or symbols expressing a proposition in an artificial or logical language. --vtr. 1. declare the sentence of (a convicted criminal etc.). 2. (foll. by to) declare (such a person) to be condemned to a specified punishment. Phrases and idioms under sentence of having been condemned to (under sentence of death). Etymology: ME f. OF f. L sententia opinion f. sentire be of opinion |
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