This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.

这是一种骇人听闻的罪行，重判是必要的。

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He avoided a more severe sentence.

他避免了另一种更为严重的处罚。

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The sentence can, therefore, be expected to be severe.

因此，完全可以预料判决将是严厉的。

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The sentence can, therefore, be expected to be severe.

因此，完全可以预料判决将是严厉的。

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