penalty box
US /ˈpɛn.əl.ti bɑks/
UK /ˈpɛn.əl.ti bɒks/
名词
1.
禁区
an area on a sports field where a foul by a defending player results in a penalty kick or shot for the opposing team
示例:
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The forward was fouled inside the penalty box, leading to a crucial penalty kick.
前锋在禁区内被犯规，导致了一个关键的点球。
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The goalkeeper made a brilliant save from a shot taken just outside the penalty box.
守门员在禁区外的一次射门中做出了精彩扑救。
2.
受罚席, 罚球区
in ice hockey, a small enclosed area where a player must sit for a specified period as a penalty for an infraction
示例:
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After tripping an opponent, the player was sent to the penalty box for two minutes.
在绊倒对手后，该球员被罚到受罚席两分钟。
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He spent too much time in the penalty box, costing his team valuable playing time.
他在受罚席待了太久，让他的球队损失了宝贵的比赛时间。