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VERB
譴責；指責
If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
例句
Political leaders united yesterday to condemn the latest wave of violence...
政界領袖昨日聯合起來對最近激增的暴力事件予以譴責。
Graham was right to condemn his players for lack of ability, attitude and application.
格雷厄姆指責隊員們技藝不佳、態度不端正而且不夠努力，他說得沒錯。
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VERB
宣判;判處(某人刑罰)
If someone is condemned to a punishment, they are given this punishment.
例句
He was condemned to life imprisonment.
他被判終身監禁。
...appeals by prisoners condemned to death.
被判死刑的囚犯們提出的上訴
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VERB
使陷入(不愉快的境地)
If circumstances condemn you to an unpleasant situation, they make it certain that you will suffer in that way.
例句
Their lack of qualifications condemned them to a lifetime of boring, usually poorly-paid work...
沒有學歷使他們一輩子都得從事枯燥乏味而且通常報酬很低的工作。
He felt condemned to being alone...
他覺得自己注定要孤獨終老。
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VERB
正式宣布(建筑)不安全
If authorities condemn a building, they officially decide that it is not safe and must be pulled down or repaired.
例句
State officials said the court's ruling clears the way for proceedings to condemn buildings in the area.
州政府官員稱法庭判決為宣布該地區樓房為危房的行動掃清了道路。