condemn

• 动词，表示强烈反对、谴责某人或某事，通常用于正式或公开场合；也有判定有罪、宣告有罪或宣告某物不适用、不宜使用的意思。

A verb used to express strong disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal or public statement.

1. Express strong disapprovalB2formal

   To express complete and strong disapproval of something or someone, usually publicly.

   谴责

   • The government condemned the violent protests.
   • Many leaders condemned the act of terrorism.
   • She condemned his behavior as unacceptable.

   同义词beratecensurecriticizedecrydenouncedisparagerebukereprehendreproachvilify

   反义词acclaimapplaudapprovecommendendorselaudpraise

2. Sentence to punishmentB2formal

   To officially sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death.

   判处刑罚

   • The judge condemned the criminal to life in prison.
   • He was condemned to death for his crimes.
   • The court condemned the defendant to ten years of hard labor.

   同义词convictdoomsentence

3. Declare unfit for useB2formal

   To officially declare something, like a building, as unsafe or unfit for use.

   宣布不适于使用

   • The building was condemned after the earthquake.
   • Health inspectors condemned the restaurant for unsanitary conditions.
   • The old bridge was condemned and closed to traffic.

   同义词prohibit

   反义词approveauthorizepermitsanction