condemn

US /kənˈdem/
UK /kənˈdem/
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1.

譴責, 聲討

express complete disapproval of; censure

:
The government issued a statement to condemn the terrorist attack.
政府發表聲明譴責恐怖襲擊。
Many people condemn violence in all its forms.
許多人譴責一切形式的暴力。
2.

判處, 宣判

sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death

:
The court condemned him to life imprisonment.
法院判處他無期徒刑。
He was condemned to death for his crimes.
他因其罪行被判處死刑。
3.

宣布不合格, 查封

officially declare (something) to be unfit for use or habitation

:
The old building was condemned due to structural damage.
這座舊建築因結構損壞被宣布不適合使用
The health inspector will condemn the restaurant if it doesn't meet hygiene standards.
如果餐廳不符合衛生標準,衛生檢查員將宣布其不合格