| 词汇 | penalty |
| 释义 | penalty noun[ C ] uk /ˈpen.əl.ti/ us /ˈpen.əl.ti/ penaltynoun[C] (PUNISHMENT)B2 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。 B2 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。 B2 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。 The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1000 fine.违者最高可罚1000美元。 Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder.在一些国家，犯谋杀罪的人仍然被处以死刑。 I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced.由于支票被银行拒付，我不得不付一笔罚金。 They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.他们正在进行游说活动，要求对酒后驾车者处以更严厉的惩罚。 This offence carries a fixed penalty. Punishing & punishments ankle bracelet ankle tag attach ball and chain bar be brought/called to accountidiom discipline endorse endorsement fixed penalty flay flay someone aliveidiom get what's coming to youidiom gross misconduct sentence skin someone aliveidiom slam dunk someone should be shotidiom sort sort something out You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: General terms used in ball sports penaltynoun[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。 Advantage and disadvantage ace an ace up your sleeveidiom attraction be well in thereidiom be/stay/keep one jump aheadidiom have it both waysidiom have something on your sideidiom have the inside trackidiom have the odds/cards stacked against youidiom head start leg lock milk privileged profit from something racing start saving grace scent bloodidiom stick the best of both worldsidiom penalty | American Dictionarypenalty noun[ C ] us/ˈpen·əl·ti/ a punishment, esp. the usual one, for breaking a law: Repeat offenders should face stiff/tough penalties. A penalty is also a type of punishment for breaking an agreement or not following rules: If you pay off the loan early, they’ll charge an extra month’s interest as a prepayment penalty. When a football team gives up 143 yards in penalties, they deserve to lose. penalty | Business Englishpenalty noun[ C ] uk /ˈpenəlti/uspluralpenalties FINANCE, LAW an amount of money that someone is forced to pay for failing to obey a rule, law, etc.: Taxpayers who do not send in their tax return by the deadline will pay a £100 penalty. exit/early-withdrawal/fixed penaltySavers who try to cash in their bonds in the first five years will usually face fixed penalty charges. impose/introduce a penaltyRegulators prevented the broadband operator from imposing a penalty on customers defecting to other providers. without penaltyWithdrawals can be made without penalty as long as 50 days' notice is given. face/incur a penalty financial/hefty/stiff penalties LAW a punishment for failing to obey a rule or law: Second-degree murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. abolish/oppose/seek the death penaltySeveral US states have considered bills that would abolish the death penalty. See alsosurrender penalty |
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