*sen·tence¹/`sɛntəns; ˈsentəns/ n [C] 1 in grammar, a group of words that expresses a complete idea and usually contains a subject and a verb. A sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a FULL STOP. 句子,句 2 a punishment that a judge gives to someone who is guilty of a crime 判刑,刑罚: a ten-year sentence for robbery 因抢劫罪判的十年徒刑