sentence

frase, periodo

Insieme di parole che esprime un pensiero completo e di solito termina con un punto o un punto interrogativo.

In inglese semplice: A group of words that expresses a complete thought, usually ending with a full stop or question mark.

• Write a short sentence.
• The paragraph contains five sentences.
• Can you explain the last sentence?

Espressioni comuni: write a sentence, complete sentence, short sentence, simple sentence

pena, condanna

Punizione che un giudice stabilisce per una persona che ha commesso un reato.

In inglese semplice: A punishment that a judge gives someone who has committed a crime.

• The judge gave him a short sentence.
• She is serving a five-year sentence.
• He appealed against his sentence.

Come si usa: a sentence for something (He received a prison sentence for robbery.)

Sinonimi: punishment

Espressioni comuni: prison sentence, life sentence, serve a sentence

condannare

Stabilire, come giudice, quale punizione riceverà qualcuno per un reato.

In inglese semplice: If a judge does this, they decide what punishment someone receives for a crime.

• The judge sentenced the thief.
• He was sentenced to ten years in prison.
• The court will sentence her next week.

Come si usa: sentence someone to something (The judge sentenced him to six months in prison.); sentence someone for something (They sentenced her for stealing money.)

Sinonimi: condemn

Espressioni comuni: sentence someone to something, sentence a prisoner