1. to express strong disapproval of someone or something
譴責，強烈反對
World leaders were quick to condemn the terrorist attack.
世界各國領袖迅速譴責了這次恐怖攻擊。
The report condemns the government's lack of action on climate change.
這份報告譴責政府在氣候變遷議題上缺乏行動。
Condemn Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
condemn
verb
快速理解
What does "Condemn" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Condemn"?
「condemn」主要表示強烈反對、譴責，或正式宣判有罪、不宜使用。
- 1
譴責/強烈反對
EN: to express strong disapproval of something or someone
翻譯: 對某事或某人表達強烈反對。
- 2
判決/定罪
EN: to sentence someone to a punishment, especially death
翻譯: 判處某人刑罰，尤指死刑。
- 3
宣告不宜使用
EN: to officially declare something unfit for use
翻譯: 正式宣告某物不適合使用。
- 4
迫使陷入（困境）
EN: to force someone into an unpleasant situation or state
翻譯: 迫使某人陷入不愉快的處境或狀態。
小提醒：注意「condemn」與「criticize」的強度差異。「condemn」語氣極強，帶有道德譴責或最終判決的意味，常用於正式或嚴重場合。
發音（How to Pronounce "Condemn" in English）
How to pronounce "Condemn" in English?"Condemn" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Condemn" from YouTube Videos
Steven Pinker: Human nature and the blank slate
TED
“Another political fear of human nature is that if we are blank slates, we can perfect mankind -- the age-old dream of the perfectibility of our species- through social engineering, Whereas if we're born with certain instincts, then perhaps some of them might condemn us to selfishness, prejudice and violence.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Condemn"?How does "Condemn" change by context?
2. to sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death
判刑（尤指死刑）
The judge condemned the murderer to life in prison.
法官判處那名兇手無期徒刑。
In the past, people could be condemned to death for minor crimes.
在過去，人們可能因輕微罪行而被判處死刑。
3. to force someone to live in an unpleasant way or to do something unpleasant
迫使（處於不幸境地或做不愉快的事）
Poverty condemns many children to a life without proper education.
貧窮迫使許多孩子過著沒有正規教育的生活。
His injury condemned him to a desk job for the rest of his career.
他的傷勢迫使他餘下的職業生涯只能從事文書工作。
4. to officially declare a building to be unfit for use
宣告（建築物）不適宜使用
The old factory was condemned after the safety inspection.
那間舊工廠在安全檢查後被宣告為危樓。
The city condemned the apartment block due to structural damage.
市政府因結構損壞而宣告那棟公寓大樓為危樓。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Condemn"?How to make natural sentences with "Condemn"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| condemn + noun/pronoun | 譴責（某人或某事物） | The government condemned the violent acts. (政府譴責了暴力行為。) |
| condemn + noun/pronoun + as + noun/adjective | 譴責…為… | The report condemned the policy as ineffective. (該報告譴責這項政策毫無成效。) |
| condemn + noun/pronoun + for + noun/V-ing | 因…而譴責… | He was condemned for his dishonesty. (他因不誠實而受到譴責。) |
| condemn + noun/pronoun + to + noun | 判處…；使…注定遭受 | The judge condemned him to life imprisonment. (法官判處他終身監禁。) |
| be condemned to + V | 被注定要… | The old building was condemned to be demolished. (這棟舊建築被判定要拆除。) |
| condemn + noun/pronoun + to + V | 迫使…處於（某種不幸狀態） | Poverty condemned them to live in squalor. (貧困迫使他們生活在骯髒的環境中。) |
用法說明
How is "Condemn" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Condemn"?
condemn doing vs condemn to do
- condemn + 名詞/動名詞 (condemn doing) 是最常見的結構，表示「譴責某個行為或事物」。
- condemn + 人 + to + 名詞 表示「判決某人遭受某種懲罰或命運」，後接名詞（如
death、poverty）。 - condemn + 人 + to + 動詞原形 (to do) 是錯誤的。表示「迫使某人做某事」時，應使用
condemn someone to doing something或condemn someone to do something（後者較少見，且可能被視為不標準）。 - 被動語態 be condemned to do something 雖然存在，但 be condemned to doing something 或 be condemned to + 名詞 更為普遍和自然。 EN: The resolution condemned invading a sovereign nation. 翻譯: 該決議譴責入侵一個主權國家的行為。
EN:The judge condemned the criminal to life imprisonment.
翻譯:法官判處該罪犯終身監禁。
EN:His injury condemned him to watching the game from the sidelines.
翻譯:他的傷勢迫使他只能在場邊觀看比賽。
EN:The system condemns them to live in fear.
翻譯:這個制度使他們生活在恐懼之中。
總結建議
建議優先使用 condemn something 或 condemn someone to something/to doing something 的結構，避免使用 condemn someone to do something。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Condemn" and similar words?How to choose "Condemn" vs alternatives?
condemn vs criticize
「condemn」語氣強烈，帶有正式譴責、定罪或宣告有罪的意味；「criticize」則泛指批評，語氣較輕，不一定涉及道德判斷。
condemn vs blame
「condemn」強調對行為或事物本身做出負面判決；「blame」側重於將過錯或責任歸咎於特定的人或原因。
condemn vs sentence
在法律語境中，「condemn」可指宣告有罪；「sentence」則專指宣判具體的刑罰。
口語用法
How is "Condemn" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Condemn"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的批評或指責時，常會使用這個字。 EN: She was like, "I condemn your actions," and everyone went silent. 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我譴責你的行為。」然後全場都安靜了。
EN:So he goes, "We condemn the violence," but then did nothing about it.
翻譯:然後他就說：「我們譴責暴力。」但之後卻沒有任何行動。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用這個字來加強語氣，表達強烈的不贊同或道德批判。 EN: I totally condemn that kind of behavior; it's just wrong. 翻譯: 我完全譴責那種行為，這根本就是錯的。
EN:We condemn it, plain and simple.
翻譯:我們譴責這件事，就這麼簡單明瞭。
停頓填充
在較為正式或激烈的討論中，說話者可能會用這個字作為思考的停頓點，以組織後續更強烈的論點。 EN: What they did... condemn... it was a complete betrayal of trust. 翻譯: 他們所做的…譴責…這完全是對信任的背叛。
EN:The policy is—condemn—it's fundamentally flawed.
翻譯:這項政策是—譴責—它從根本上就有缺陷。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作（如報告、學術論文）中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓或引述語氣。請使用完整、結構清晰的句子來表達譴責的立場，例如："The report condemns the systematic violations."（報告譴責了系統性的違規行為。）
常見短語
What common collocations use "Condemn"?What fixed phrases with "Condemn" should I remember?
condemn strongly
condemn + adverb
強烈譴責
condemn as
condemn + as + noun/adjective
譴責為...
condemn to
condemn + someone/something + to + noun
判處...；使...注定遭受
condemn outright
condemn + adverb
斷然譴責；徹底否定
condemn violence
condemn + noun
譴責暴力
condemn universally
condemn + adverb
受到普遍譴責
condemn in the strongest terms
condemn + prepositional phrase
以最強烈的措辭譴責
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Condemn"?Which "Condemn" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The government condemned to the violent acts.
✓The government condemned the violent acts.
Condemn 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 'to'。
×He was condemned for guilty.
✓He was condemned as guilty. / He was found guilty.
表達「被判定為有罪」的正確說法是 'be condemned as guilty' 或更常見的 'be found guilty'。'For guilty' 是錯誤的搭配。
×I condemn him to stop smoking.
✓I urge him to stop smoking. / I condemn his smoking.
Condemn 主要用於譴責某個行為、狀態或人，或宣判某種懲罰（condemn someone to something）。它不用來表達「敦促某人做某事」。表達敦促應用 'urge' 或 'advise'。
×The old bridge was condemned to be dangerous.
✓The old bridge was condemned as dangerous. / The old bridge was condemned because it was dangerous.
表達「被宣告為...（狀態）」時，應用 'be condemned as + 形容詞/名詞'。'To be' 在此是錯誤的用法。
×She condemned about the unfair policy.
✓She condemned the unfair policy.
Condemn 是及物動詞，直接接受詞。'Condemn about' 是錯誤的，受中文「譴責關於...」的影響。
×The judge condemned him to death penalty.
✓The judge condemned him to death.
固定搭配是 'condemn someone to death'（判處某人死刑）。'Death penalty'（死刑）是一個名詞片語，不能用在這個動詞片語中。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Condemn"?What are tense/participle forms of "Condemn"?
condemns(3rd_singular)condemning(present_participle)condemned(past)condemned(past_participle)