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Sentenced Meaning in English

word · lemma: sentence

/ˈsɛntənst/
SEN-tuhnst
/sˈɛntənst/
SEN-tuhnst

释义

Given a punishment by a judge, usually after being found guilty in court.

用法与细微差别

'Sentenced' is used in legal contexts for people judged guilty and officially given a punishment. Often paired with the punishment: 'sentenced to prison', 'sentenced to death'. Only used for the final decision, not the accusation or arrest.

例句

He was sentenced to five years in prison.

basic

She was sentenced after the trial.

basic

They were sentenced for stealing.

basic

He was finally sentenced after years of trials.

natural

Many people were shocked when she was sentenced so harshly.

natural

He didn’t expect to be sentenced; he thought he'd walk free.

natural