punish

US /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ/
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1.

惩罚, 处罚

inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offense or transgression.

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The court decided to punish him for his crimes.
法院决定惩罚他的罪行。
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Parents often punish their children for misbehavior.
父母经常惩罚孩子的行为不端。
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chastisedisciplinepenalizereprimandcorrect
2.

折磨, 使受苦

cause (someone) to suffer for an offense.

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The harsh winter will punish unprepared travelers.
严酷的冬天将惩罚没有准备的旅行者。
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His body was punished by the intense training.
他的身体被高强度训练折磨。
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afflicttormentharmdamageexhaust
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punishmentcorporal punishmentcapital punishment