penalty
noun
Definitions of penalty noun
punishment(处罚)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
惩罚；处罚
The legislation stipulates a maximum of three years of imprisonment as a penalty.
该法律规定最高可判处三年监禁作为惩罚。
They are advocating for the maximum penalty for making prank calls to be elevated to a one-year jail term.
他们主张将恶作剧电话的最高刑罚提高至一年监禁。
Protesters were warned to vacate the premises surrounding the building or face the penalty of arrest.
抗议者被警告要撤离大楼周边区域，否则将面临逮捕的处罚。
- B2Countable(可数名词)
a sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a contract or not following the rules.
罚款
Passengers may have to pay a penalty if they wish to change their flight.
乘客若想更改航班，可能需要支付罚款。
Terminating the lease early will result in a financial penalty.
提前终止租约将会导致经济处罚。
Failing to submit your tax payment on time will incur a penalty.
未能按时缴纳税款将会招致罚款。
sports(运动)
- B2Countable(可数名词)
an advantage given to a team or player in sports when the opposing side commits a foul.
在体育比赛中，因犯规而给予对方的有利机会。
The foul resulted in the referee awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team.
犯规导致裁判判给对方球队一个罚球。
They conceded a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.
他们因为在禁区内犯规而被判罚球。
In the final moments of the match, he conceded a foul resulting in a penalty shot for the opponent.
在比赛的最后时刻，他犯规导致对手获得一次罚球机会。
consequence(后果)
- Countable(可数名词)
a negative consequence or disadvantage resulting from a specific situation or action.
不利之处；负面影响
Excessive sharing of personal information on social media is a penalty that could lead to loss of privacy.
在社交媒体上过度分享个人信息可能导致隐私泄露的负面影响。
He paid the penalty of not being able to continue the competition due to an injury.
他因受伤而无法继续比赛，付出了代价。
Excessive spending may incur the penalty of financial hardship.
过度消费可能会招致经济困难的后果。