Definitions
v. To express strong disapproval of someone or something.
谴责
v. To officially give someone a severe punishment.
判处刑罚
v. To officially declare a building unsafe to use.
宣告建筑不宜使用
Example
Our neighbours condemned the dumping of rubbish beside the river.
邻居们谴责了在河边倾倒垃圾的行为。
Environmental organisations condemn illegal logging because it destroys wildlife habitats and threatens the livelihoods of local communities.
环保组织谴责非法伐木，因为它破坏野生动物栖息地，并威胁当地社区的生计。
Collocations
- strongly condemn
- condemn someone to prison
- condemn a building
Word family
- condemnation (n.)
- condemned (adj.)
Synonyms
- denounce
Antonyms
- praise
- approve
Usage tip
词尾n不发音；别与表示“冷凝”的condense混淆。
FAQ
- What does condemn mean?
- To express strong disapproval of someone or something. To officially give someone a severe punishment. To officially declare a building unsafe to use.
- How is condemn pronounced?
- UK /kənˈdem/, US /kənˈdem/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
