/tə səˈsteɪn ə ˈsɛntəns/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. tuyên án, xác định hình phạt;
2. bị trừng phạt, phải chịu hình phạt.
A more thorough explanation: “To sustain a sentence” in legal English means to uphold or support a court’s decision or judgment, typically after a review or appeal process. It indicates that the original sentence or ruling remains valid and in effect.
Example: The prosecution presented compelling evidence to sustain their argument that the defendant was guilty of the crime.