Thus a man in a strong prison well-guarded, without the least means of escape, trembles at the thought of the rack, to which he is sentenced. 戴维·休谟.人性论.
Penelope persisted in believing that she was to be forthwith tried, sentenced, and transported for theft. 威尔基·柯林斯.月亮宝石.
For several days and nights after he was sentenced I took no rest except when I fell asleep in my chair, but was wholly absorbed in these appeals. 查尔斯·狄更斯.远大前程.
It was like asking, as a favour, to be sentenced to transportation from Dora. 查尔斯·狄更斯.大卫·科波菲尔.