penalty
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A penalty is a punishment that someone is given for doing something which is against a law or rule. 刑罚
One of those arrested could face the death penalty. 那些被捕之人其中的一个可能会面临死刑。
2. N-COUNT In sports such as football, American football, and hockey, a penalty is a disadvantage forced on the team that breaks a rule. (体育比赛中的) 罚球
Referee Michael Reed had no hesitation in awarding a penalty. 裁判迈克尔·里德毫不犹豫地判了罚球。
3. N-COUNT Thepenalty that you pay for something you have done is something unpleasant that you experience as a result. 惩罚
Why should I pay the penalty for somebody else's mistake?
我为什么要为别人的错误而接受惩罚呢？
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penalty /ˈpɛnəltɪ/ (penalties)
剑桥词典
- The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1000 fine .
- Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder .
- I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced .
- They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive .
- This offence carries a fixed penalty.
penalty noun [C] (PUNISHMENT)
a punishment , or the usual punishment , for doing something that is against a law刑罚，惩罚，处罚
The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison . 该法令允许判处长达3年的监禁。
They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year . 他们要求把对恶作剧电话的最高惩罚增至一年监禁。
The protesters were told to clear the area around the building , on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested ) if they did not. 抗议者被告知离开大楼周围的地区，否则将被捕。
a type of punishment , often involving paying money , that is given to you if you break an agreement or do not follow rules
罚金，罚款
Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans . 目前，持票人改变飞行计划时须支付相当于票价25%的罚金。
There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking . 有一则惩罚条款规定，若取消预订则必须支付一半费用。
an advantage given in some sports to a team or player when the opposing team or player breaks a rule
（体育运动中对犯规者的）判罚，处罚
The referee awarded (= gave) a penalty kick . 裁判员给了一个罚球机会。
Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead . 海森控球犯规，给了曼联队一次罚球机会，使他们取得了领先。
例句
penalty noun [C] (DISADVANTAGE)
a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action
（某情况或行动带来的）不利，劣势
Loss of privacy is one of the penalties of success . 失去个人隐私乃是功成名就的代价之一。
She has paid a heavy penalty for speaking the truth . 她因说实话而付出了沉重的代价。 返回 penalty