The Convention Against Torture defines torture as any act that inflicts severe pain or suffering, physical or mental.

《反酷刑条约》把酷刑定义为任何造成严重身心疼痛和受苦的行为。

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In 1988 China formally acceded to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

中国于1988年正式加入了《禁止酷刑和其他残忍、不人道或有辱人格的待遇或处罚公约》。

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On October 21, 1994, the United States became a State Party to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

在1994年十月21日，美国成了反折磨和其他酷刑会议的一个缔约国，野蛮的或者可耻的对待或惩罚。

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Convention Against Torture to prosecute anyone on its territory responsible for torture anywhere in the world.

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Some administration officials have argued that the Convention Against Torture applies only to acts carried out within America's territorial jurisdiction.

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Convention Against Torture defines torture as any act by which severe pain or suffering, "whether physical or mental, " is inflicted on a person.

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