forfeit
US /ˈfɔːr.fɪt/
UK /ˈfɔːr.fɪt/
动词
1.
没收, 丧失
lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
示例:
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He had to forfeit his deposit because he canceled the booking late.
他因为迟迟取消预订而不得不没收押金。
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The team had to forfeit the game due to too many penalties.
由于犯规过多，球队不得不放弃比赛。
名词
1.
罚金, 没收物, 丧失
a penalty for wrongdoing, especially in a legal contract
示例:
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The contract stipulated a forfeit if the terms were not met.
合同规定，如果条款未履行，将处以罚款。
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They paid a heavy forfeit for their mistake.
他们为自己的错误付出了沉重的代价。
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