sentencesen•tence /'sentəns/

n C

1. 句子

2. 宣判，判决

• The murderer was under sentence of death. 杀人犯被判处死刑。

• He received a heavy sentence. 他被处以重刑。

• He would serve a life sentence for murder. 他将因杀人罪服无期徒刑。

• The judge decided to reduce his sentence. 法官决定减少他的刑期。

3. 主张，意见

• My sentence was to postpone the meeting. 我主张将会议推迟。