penalty
US /ˈpen.əl.ti/
UK /ˈpen.əl.ti/
1.
罰款, 懲罰
a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
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The maximum penalty for the offense is five years in prison.
這項罪行的最高刑罰是五年監禁。
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He had to pay a financial penalty for breaking the contract.
他因違反合同而不得不支付一筆經濟罰款。
2.
代價, 不利
a disadvantage suffered as a result of an action or situation
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The team suffered a severe penalty for their poor performance.
球隊因表現不佳而遭受了嚴重的懲罰。
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Working overtime comes with the penalty of less free time.
加班的代價是更少的空閒時間。
3.
點球, 罰球
a disadvantageous act or event imposed on a player or team for a breach of rules in sports
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The referee awarded a penalty kick after the foul.
裁判在犯規後判罰了點球。
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The team received a five-yard penalty for offside.
球隊因越位被判罰五碼罰球。