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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ap·peal1 /əˈpiːl/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 request 要求 [countable]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO something an urgent request for something important 呼吁；恳求appeal for The police have issued a new appeal for information. 警方再次发出呼吁，征求线索。appeal to All the organizations involved have sent urgent appeals to the government, asking for extra funding. 有关机构都向政府发出紧急呼吁，要求增加拨款。 The girl’s family have made a public appeal for help to try and catch her killer. 那名遇害女孩的家人吁请公众协助捉拿凶手。appeal to somebody to do something an appeal to the army to not use too much force 呼吁军队不要滥用武力2 request for money 对钱款的要求 [countable] an attempt to persuade people to give money in order to help people who need something 募捐呼吁 The appeal has nearly reached its target of £100,000. 这次募捐呼吁差不多达到了十万英镑的目标。3 request to change decision 改变判决的要求 [countable, uncountable]TRIAL a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed 上诉；申诉appeal to an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights 向欧洲人权法庭提出的上诉on appeal The sentence was reduced to three years on appeal. 通过上诉，刑期减为三年。4 being attractive 吸引人 [uncountable]ATTRACT a quality that makes people like something or someone 感染力，吸引力 What is the particular appeal of this island? 这个岛的迷人之处在哪里？ The programme has a very wide appeal. 这个节目广受欢迎。appeal for The film has great appeal for young audiences. 这部电影备受年轻观众喜爱。 She’s definitely got sex appeal (=she is sexually attractive). 她绝对性感。 → Court of Appeal COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2verbsmake/issue/launch an appeal 发出呼吁Detectives are making an urgent appeal for information. 警探发出紧急呼吁，征求线索。nThe hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.renew an appeal (=make an appeal again) 再次呼吁Detectives renewed their appeal for help from the public. 警探再次发出呼吁，请求公众协助。adjectivesan urgent appeal 紧急呼吁The fire service has made an urgent appeal for more part-time firefighters. 消防部门发出紧急呼吁，征召更多兼职消防员。a desperate appeal 急切呼吁The family made a desperate appeal to their daughter to come home. 家人急切地恳求女儿回家。The London-based relief agency issued a desperate appeal for aid. 这家伦敦的救助机构急切呼吁给予援助。a direct appeal 直接呼吁The police have issued a direct appeal to the witness to come forward with information. 警方直接呼吁目击者站出来提供线索。a personal appeal 亲自呼吁Muslim leaders made a personal appeal for the hostage's freedom. 穆斯林领袖亲自发出呼吁，请求释放人质。a public appeal 公开呼吁nShe made a public appeal for the return of the ring.a fresh appeal (=one that you make again) 再次发出的呼吁nThe growing instability in the country has led to fresh appeals for calm.a nationwide appeal 向全国发出的呼吁nThe missing 15-year-old was found yesterday after a nationwide appeal for help.an international appeal 向全世界发出的呼吁nThe organization has now launched an international appeal for volunteers.a television appeal 通过电视发出的呼吁nFollowing a national television appeal, several callers have phoned the police with information. COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed 上诉；申诉verbsmake an appeal 提出上诉My client is planning to make an appeal. 我的委托人正在打算提出上诉。lodge/file/bring an appeal (=make an appeal) 提出上诉Mr Sarhadi, who has lived here for three years, has lodged an appeal against extradition. 萨尔哈迪先生在此居住满三年，已就引渡一事提出上诉。consider an appeal 考虑上诉请求The US Supreme Court could refuse to consider the appeal. 美国最高法院可能拒绝考虑上诉请求。hear an appeal (=listen to all the facts) 审理上诉案The FA will hear Chelsea's appeal against the fine next week. 足球协会将于下周听取切尔西就罚款提出的申诉。win/lose an appeal 上诉胜诉/败诉nUnless she wins her appeal she will be imprisoned.uphold/allow an appeal (=give permission for a decision to be changed) 受理上诉nJudge Gabriel Hutton upheld Smith's appeal against a £250 fine.dismiss/throw out/turn down an appeal (=not give permission for a decision to be changed) 驳回上诉nThe taxpayer's appeal was dismissed and the penalty upheld.an appeal fails/succeeds 上诉失败/成功nIf the appeal fails, he will serve his full sentence.nappeal + NOUNthe appeal court British English, the appeals court American EnglishThe ruling was reversed in the appeal court.the appeal processThe appeal process could take as long as three years.adjectivesa formal appeal 正式上诉She decided to make a formal appeal through her lawyer. 她决定通过律师正式提出上诉。phrasesnthe Court of AppealThe Court of Appeal quashed the conviction.grounds for an appeal (=reasons for making an appeal) 上诉理由You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal. 上诉要有正当理由。a right of appeal 上诉权nThe taxpayer has no statutory right of appeal against the demand.pending appeal (=until an appeal can take place) 等待上诉nBoth men were under house arrest, pending appeal of their convictions.
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appeal• It has a glowing global appeal.• There is, it must be said, a strong kitsch appeal to the supermodels' star status.• The film is flawed, although it has a certain nostalgic appeal.• Much of Corfu's appeal lies in its lively night life.• Dozens of relief agencies have responded to the drought-stricken country's appeal.• The social security appeal tribunals are a typical example.• Few would argue the sheer appeal of Adams's images; they are, by any standard, beautiful things.• Fink writes with eloquence about the appeal of the Jewish faith for her.• The appeal has been five years in the hearing.• Those appeals are in the works.• The war continues as a fresh UN appeal for a ceasefire has been rejected.• While animation has universal appeal, audiences have become increasingly insistent on high standards.appeal to somebody to do something• They do not require an appeal to effects specific to the discriminative stimuli.• An appeal to parents to supervise their children may help the situation.• The water company appealed to everyone to reduce the amount of water used.• President Corazon Aquino had appealed to the Senate to ratify the agreement.• Scrap plea: Police have appealed to scrap dealers to look out for brass electrical equipment stolen from Wearmouth Colliery.• He appealed to Khrushchev to remove the offensive weapons under United Nations supervision.• Police have now appealed to Hanger to give himself up peacefully but armed police are on standby.• Meanwhile, they're appealing to women not to go out alone at night.• Distraught Ron appeals to Jimmy to help him get a gun so that he will be able to protect his family.• They left telephone lines at the presidential palace intact, allowing Diem to appeal to loyal units to rescue him.sex appeal• Tanya uses her sex appeal to get whatever she wants.• He relies mainly on his sex appeal.• Barry's a really nice guy, but he has absolutely no sex appeal.appeal2 ●●● S3 W3 verb 1 ask 要求 [intransitive]ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO something to make a serious public request for help, money, information etc 呼吁；恳请，恳求appeal for Church and community leaders have appealed for calm. 教会和社区领袖都呼吁保持冷静。appeal to Farmers have appealed to the government for help. 农场主请求政府帮助。appeal to somebody to do something The police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and talk to them. 警方呼吁知情者前来陈述情况。2 ask to change decision 要求改变判决 [intransitive, transitive]TRIAL to make a formal request to a court or someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed 上诉；申诉 She is not happy with the decision and plans to appeal. 她不服判决，打算上诉。appeal against Both men intend to appeal against their convictions. 两名男子都打算对判决提出上诉。appeal to Appealing to the referee does not often result in a decision being changed. 向裁判提出申诉往往并不能改变判罚。3 be attractive 吸引人ATTRACT [intransitive] if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting 有吸引力4 appeal to somebody’s better nature/sense of justice etc PERSUADEto try to persuade someone to do something by reminding them that it is a good or fair thing to do 呼唤某人的良知/正义感等→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
appeal• The defendant is planning to appeal.• The Red Cross is appealing for donations of food and clothing following the earthquake.• But the justices also requested arguments on whether the group appealing the case has standing to be before the Supreme Court.• He appealed to the army, still largely loyal to the Shah.• Getting that information released could also mean appealing to the highest courts.• The speaker had appealed to the miners to vote for their union.• The Murrays have appealed to the public for any information about their missing daughter.appeal to somebody to do something• They do not require an appeal to effects specific to the discriminative stimuli.• Police have now appealed to Hanger to give himself up peacefully but armed police are on standby.• Distraught Ron appeals to Jimmy to help him get a gun so that he will be able to protect his family.• He appealed to Khrushchev to remove the offensive weapons under United Nations supervision.• They left telephone lines at the presidential palace intact, allowing Diem to appeal to loyal units to rescue him.• Scrap plea: Police have appealed to scrap dealers to look out for brass electrical equipment stolen from Wearmouth Colliery.• President Corazon Aquino had appealed to the Senate to ratify the agreement.• Meanwhile, they're appealing to women not to go out alone at night.really appeals• That really appeals to a certain element.From Longman Business Dictionaryappealap‧peal1 /əˈpiːl/ noun1[countable, uncountable]LAW an official request to a higher authority for a decision made by a court, committee etc to be changedThe company’s appeal against the assessment will be determined at the tribunal.the accused’s rights of appeal2[countable] an urgent request for something such as money or helpa United Nations appeal for aid3[uncountable] a quality that makes people like something or want to buy itThe company has a reputation for identifying products with wide popular appeal.the mass appeal of the Internetappealappeal2 verb1[intransitive, transitive]LAW to make a formal request to a higher authority for a decision made by a court, committee etc to be changedappeal against somethingThe accused applied for leave to appeal against the conviction.appeal to somebody/somethingApplicants refused planning permission can appeal to the ministry.2[intransitive] to ask for money, help, or information from someoneappeal to somebodyWe appeal to our sisters all over the world to stand by us.appeal for somethingThe President went on nationwide television and radio to appeal for a yes vote.3appeal to somebody if a product appeals to a particular type of person, that type of person likes it and is likely to buy itA lot of their products appeal to the older consumer.→ See Verb tableOrigin appeal2 (1300-1400) Old French apeler “to accuse, appeal”, from Latin appellare, from appellere “to drive to”, from ad- “to” + pellere “to drive”ap·peal1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →COLLOCATIONS2appeal2 verbLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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ap‧peal1 S2 W1 /əˈpiːl/ 
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1. REQUEST [countable] an urgent request for something important
appeal for
The police have issued a new appeal for information.
appeal to
All the organizations involved have sent urgent appeals to the government, asking for extra funding.
The girl’s family have made a public appeal for help to try and catch her killer.
appeal to somebody to do something
an appeal to the army to not use too much force
2. REQUEST FOR MONEY [countable] an attempt to persuade people to give money in order to help people who need something:
The appeal has nearly reached its target of £100,000.
3. REQUEST TO CHANGE DECISION [uncountable and countable] a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed
appeal to
an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights
on appeal
The sentence was reduced to three years on appeal.
4. BEING ATTRACTIVE [uncountable] a quality that makes people like something or someone:
What is the particular appeal of this island?
The programme has a very wide appeal.
appeal for
The film has great appeal for young audiences.
She’s definitely got sex appeal (=she is sexually attractive).
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▪make/issue/launch an appeal Detectives are making an urgent appeal for information. | The hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.
▪renew an appeal (=make an appeal again) Detectives renewed their appeal for help from the public.
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▪an urgent appeal The fire service has made an urgent appeal for more part-time firefighters.
▪a desperate appeal The family made a desperate appeal to their daughter to come home. | The London-based relief agency issued a desperate appeal for aid.
▪a direct appeal The police have issued a direct appeal to the witness to come forward with information.
▪a personal appeal Muslim leaders made a personal appeal for the hostage's freedom.
▪a public appeal She made a public appeal for the return of the ring.
▪a fresh appeal (=one that you make again) The growing instability in the country has led to fresh appeals for calm.
▪a nationwide appeal The missing 15-year-old was found yesterday after a nationwide appeal for help.
▪an international appeal The organization has now launched an international appeal for volunteers.
▪a television appeal Following a national television appeal, several callers have phoned the police with information.
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▪make an appeal My client is planning to make an appeal.
▪lodge/file/bring an appeal (=make an appeal) Mr Sarhadi, who has lived here for three years, has lodged an appeal against extradition.
▪consider an appeal The US Supreme Court could refuse to consider the appeal.
▪hear an appeal (=listen to all the facts) The FA will hear Chelsea's appeal against the fine next week.
▪win/lose an appeal Unless she wins her appeal she will be imprisoned.
▪uphold/allow an appeal (=give permission for a decision to be changed) Judge Gabriel Hutton upheld Smith's appeal against a £250 fine.
▪dismiss/throw out/turn down an appeal (=not give permission for a decision to be changed) The taxpayer's appeal was dismissed and the penalty upheld.
▪an appeal fails/succeeds If the appeal fails, he will serve his full sentence.
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▪the appeal court British English, the appeals court American English The ruling was reversed in the appeal court.
▪the appeal process The appeal process could take as long as three years.
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▪a formal appeal She decided to make a formal appeal through her lawyer.
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▪the Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal quashed the conviction.
▪grounds for an appeal (=reasons for making an appeal) You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal.
▪a right of appeal The taxpayer has no statutory right of appeal against the demand.
▪pending appeal (=until an appeal can take place) Both men were under house arrest, pending appeal of their convictions.
▪ attraction noun [uncountable and countable] a feature or quality that makes people like, want, or feel interested in something: The excitement is part of the attraction of the job. | For many mothers, the attraction of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children. | The idea of living in another country does have a certain attraction.
▪appeal noun [uncountable and countable] a quality that makes people like something or someone: Much of Corfu’s appeal lies in its lively night life. | I don’t understand the appeal of this kind of music.
▪the lure of something noun [singular] a very attractive quality that makes you want something very much – often used about something that has a bad effect or influence: It’s hard to resist the lure of credit cards and easy money. | The lure of urban life is especially powerful for the young.
▪charm noun [uncountable and countable] a pleasant quality that someone or something has that makes people like them, feel attracted to them, or be influenced by them: He was physically attractive and possessed considerable personal charm. | The book captures Savannah’s old Southern charm perfectly.
▪glamour noun [uncountable] the attractive and exciting quality that is connected with wealth and success: the glamour of Monte Carlo | Hollywood glamour | The world of modelling is famous for its glitz and glamour.
▪draw noun [singular] something that makes people want to do something or go somewhere: The money is a big draw for many players. | The island’s main draw is its wonderful beaches.
appeal2 S3 W3 verb
appeal for
Church and community leaders have appealed for calm.
appeal to
Farmers have appealed to the government for help.
appeal to somebody to do something
The police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward and talk to them.
2. ASK TO CHANGE DECISION [intransitive and transitive] to make a formal request to a court or someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed:
She is not happy with the decision and plans to appeal.
appeal against
Both men intend to appeal against their convictions.
appeal to
Appealing to the referee does not often result in a decision being changed.
3. BE ATTRACTIVE [intransitive] if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting
appeal to
The programme appeals to young children.
The idea of working abroad really appeals to me.
4. appeal to sb’s better nature/sense of justice etc to try to persuade someone to do something by reminding them that it is a good or fair thing to do:
You could always try appealing to his better nature.
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noun1. REQUEST [countable] an urgent request for something important
appeal for
appeal to
appeal to somebody to do something
2. REQUEST FOR MONEY [countable] an attempt to persuade people to give money in order to help people who need something:
3. REQUEST TO CHANGE DECISION [uncountable and countable] a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed
appeal to
on appeal
4. BEING ATTRACTIVE [uncountable] a quality that makes people like something or someone:
appeal for
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verb Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: apeler 'to accuse, appeal', from Latin appellare, from appellere 'to drive to', from ad- 'to' + pellere 'to drive'
1. ASK [intransitive] to make a serious public request for help, money, information etcLanguage: Old French
Origin: apeler 'to accuse, appeal', from Latin appellare, from appellere 'to drive to', from ad- 'to' + pellere 'to drive'
appeal for
appeal to
appeal to somebody to do something
2. ASK TO CHANGE DECISION [intransitive and transitive] to make a formal request to a court or someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed:
appeal against
appeal to
3. BE ATTRACTIVE [intransitive] if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting
appeal to
4. appeal to sb’s better nature/sense of justice etc to try to persuade someone to do something by reminding them that it is a good or fair thing to do:
Breaking the law 犯法
break/violate/obey/uphold the law违反／违背／遵守／维护法律 be investigated/arrested/tried for a crime/a robbery/fraud因犯罪／抢劫／诈骗而被调查／逮捕／审判 be arrested/ ( especially
NAmE indicted/convicted on charges of rape/fraud/( felony chargesespecially
因被控犯强奸罪／诈骗罪／重型罪遭逮捕／起诉／定罪 be arrested on suspicion of arson/robbery/shoplifting因涉嫌纵火／抢劫／在商店行窃而被逮捕 be accused of/be charged with murder/( homicide/four counts of fraudespecially
NAmE 被指控犯有谋杀罪／杀人罪／四项诈骗罪 face two charges of indecent assault面临两项猥亵罪的指控 admit your guilt/liability/responsibility (for sth)承认（对某事的）罪责／责任 deny the allegations/claims/charges否认指控 confess to a crime坦白罪行 grant/be refused/be released on/skip/jump bail准许／不准保释；交保释金获释；弃保潜逃
The legal process 法律程序
stand/await/bring sb to/come to/be on trial受审；候审；把某人送交法院审判；开庭审理；受到审判 take sb to/come to/settle sth out of court把某人告上法庭；被法庭受理；庭外和解某事 face/avoid/escape prosecution面临／免于／逃脱起诉 seek/retain/have the right to/be denied access to legal counsel寻求／聘请／有权聘用／无权聘用律师 hold/conduct/attend/adjourn a hearing/trial开庭；出庭；休庭 sit on/influence/persuade/convince the jury担任／影响／说服陪审团 sit/stand/appear/be put/place sb in the dock坐在／站在／出现在／被送上／将某人送上被告席 plead guilty/not guilty to a crime认罪；不认罪 be called to/enter ( the witness boxBrE 被召唤进入／进入证人席 take/put sb on the stand/( the witness standNAmE 出庭作证；让某人出庭作证 call/subpoena/question/cross-examine a witness传唤／以传票传唤／讯问／盘问证人 give/hear the evidence against/on behalf of sb提供／听取对某人不利／有利的证据 raise/withdraw/overrule an objection提出／撤销／否决异议 reach a unanimous/majority verdict作出一致的／多数人赞同的裁决 return/deliver/record a verdict of not guilty/unlawful killing/accidental death作出／宣布无罪／非法杀人／意外死亡的裁决 convict/acquit the defendant of the crime宣判被告有罪／无罪 secure a conviction/your acquittal获得有罪／无罪判决 lodge/file an appeal提出上诉 appeal (against)/challenge/uphold/overturn a conviction/verdict对判决／裁决提出上诉／质疑；维持／撤销判决／裁决
Sentencing and punishment 判刑与惩罚
pass sentence on sb宣布对某人的判决 carry/face/serve a seven-year/life sentence会被判处／面临／服七年徒刑／无期徒刑 receive/be given the death penalty被判死刑 be sentenced to ten years (in prison/jail)被判十年（监禁） carry/impose/pay a fine (of $3 000)/a penalty (of 14 years imprisonment)会被判处／处以／缴纳（3 000 美元的）罚金／（14 年的）监禁 be imprisoned/jailed for drug possession/fraud/murder因持有毒品罪／诈骗罪／谋杀罪被监禁 do/serve time/ten years服刑；服十年徒刑 be sent to/put sb in/be released from jail/prison被送进监狱；把某人送进监狱；被释放出狱 be/put sb/spend X years on death row在／把某人关在死囚牢房；在死囚牢房度过…年 be granted/be denied/break (your) parole获准假释；假释遭拒；违反假释规定
Breaking the law 犯法
break/violate/obey/uphold the law违反／违背／遵守／维护法律 be investigated/arrested/tried for a crime/a robbery/fraud因犯罪／抢劫／诈骗而被调查／逮捕／审判 be arrested/ ( especially
NAmE indicted/convicted on charges of rape/fraud/( felony chargesespecially
因被控犯强奸罪／诈骗罪／重型罪遭逮捕／起诉／定罪 be arrested on suspicion of arson/robbery/shoplifting因涉嫌纵火／抢劫／在商店行窃而被逮捕 be accused of/be charged with murder/( homicide/four counts of fraudespecially
NAmE 被指控犯有谋杀罪／杀人罪／四项诈骗罪 face two charges of indecent assault面临两项猥亵罪的指控 admit your guilt/liability/responsibility (for sth)承认（对某事的）罪责／责任 deny the allegations/claims/charges否认指控 confess to a crime坦白罪行 grant/be refused/be released on/skip/jump bail准许／不准保释；交保释金获释；弃保潜逃
The legal process 法律程序
stand/await/bring sb to/come to/be on trial受审；候审；把某人送交法院审判；开庭审理；受到审判 take sb to/come to/settle sth out of court把某人告上法庭；被法庭受理；庭外和解某事 face/avoid/escape prosecution面临／免于／逃脱起诉 seek/retain/have the right to/be denied access to legal counsel寻求／聘请／有权聘用／无权聘用律师 hold/conduct/attend/adjourn a hearing/trial开庭；出庭；休庭 sit on/influence/persuade/convince the jury担任／影响／说服陪审团 sit/stand/appear/be put/place sb in the dock坐在／站在／出现在／被送上／将某人送上被告席 plead guilty/not guilty to a crime认罪；不认罪 be called to/enter ( the witness boxBrE 被召唤进入／进入证人席 take/put sb on the stand/( the witness standNAmE 出庭作证；让某人出庭作证 call/subpoena/question/cross-examine a witness传唤／以传票传唤／讯问／盘问证人 give/hear the evidence against/on behalf of sb提供／听取对某人不利／有利的证据 raise/withdraw/overrule an objection提出／撤销／否决异议 reach a unanimous/majority verdict作出一致的／多数人赞同的裁决 return/deliver/record a verdict of not guilty/unlawful killing/accidental death作出／宣布无罪／非法杀人／意外死亡的裁决 convict/acquit the defendant of the crime宣判被告有罪／无罪 secure a conviction/your acquittal获得有罪／无罪判决 lodge/file an appeal提出上诉 appeal (against)/challenge/uphold/overturn a conviction/verdict对判决／裁决提出上诉／质疑；维持／撤销判决／裁决
Sentencing and punishment 判刑与惩罚
pass sentence on sb宣布对某人的判决 carry/face/serve a seven-year/life sentence会被判处／面临／服七年徒刑／无期徒刑 receive/be given the death penalty被判死刑 be sentenced to ten years (in prison/jail)被判十年（监禁） carry/impose/pay a fine (of $3 000)/a penalty (of 14 years imprisonment)会被判处／处以／缴纳（3 000 美元的）罚金／（14 年的）监禁 be imprisoned/jailed for drug possession/fraud/murder因持有毒品罪／诈骗罪／谋杀罪被监禁 do/serve time/ten years服刑；服十年徒刑 be sent to/put sb in/be released from jail/prison被送进监狱；把某人送进监狱；被释放出狱 be/put sb/spend X years on death row在／把某人关在死囚牢房；在死囚牢房度过…年 be granted/be denied/break (your) parole获准假释；假释遭拒；违反假释规定