condemn
[kən'dem] verb transitive
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■to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons （通常指出于道义而）谴责，指责•The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.人们谴责这一恐怖行径是野蛮和懦弱的行为。 •The film was condemned for its sexism.这出电影被指责带有性别歧视。
[kən'dem] verb transitive
Phrasal Verbs condemn sb to (do) sth
■to say what the punishment of someone who has committed a serious crime will be 判决，宣判（某人某种刑罚）•She was condemned to death and executed two weeks later.她被宣判死刑，两星期后被处决。 •[often passive] They were condemned to spend the rest of their lives in prison.他们被判终身监禁。
[kən'dem] verb transitive
Phrasal Verbs condemn sb to sth
■to make someone suffer in a particular way 使（某人）遭受；使（某人）处于（不幸的境地）•Poor education condemns many young people to low-paid jobs.缺乏教育致使许多年轻人只能从事低收入的工作。 |