sentence

US /ˈsen.təns/
UK /ˈsen.təns/
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句子

a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses.

:
Please write a complete sentence.
请写一个完整的句子
The teacher asked us to analyze each sentence in the paragraph.
老师要求我们分析段落中的每个句子
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判决, 刑罚

a punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense.

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The judge handed down a harsh sentence.
法官判处了严厉的刑罚
He received a five-year prison sentence for the crime.
他因该罪行被判处五年监禁。
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判决, 宣判

to declare the punishment decided for an offender.

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The judge will sentence the defendant tomorrow.
法官明天将对被告进行判决
He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
他被判处无期徒刑。