penalty
US /ˈpen.əl.ti/
UK /ˈpen.əl.ti/
名词
1.
罚款, 惩罚
a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
示例:
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The maximum penalty for the offense is five years in prison.
这项罪行的最高刑罚是五年监禁。
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He had to pay a financial penalty for breaking the contract.
他因违反合同而不得不支付一笔经济罚款。
2.
代价, 不利
a disadvantage suffered as a result of an action or situation
示例:
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The team suffered a severe penalty for their poor performance.
球队因表现不佳而遭受了严重的惩罚。
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Working overtime comes with the penalty of less free time.
加班的代价是更少的空闲时间。
3.
点球, 罚球
a disadvantageous act or event imposed on a player or team for a breach of rules in sports
示例:
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The referee awarded a penalty kick after the foul.
裁判在犯规后判罚了点球。
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The team received a five-yard penalty for offside.
球队因越位被判罚五码罚球。
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