| 单词 | punishment |
| 释义 | punishment (pʌnɪʃmənt ) Word forms: punishments 1. uncountable noun B2 Punishment is the act of punishing someone or of being punished. ...a group which campaigns against the physical punishment of children. [+ of] I have no doubt that the man is guilty and that he deserves punishment. Synonyms: penalizing, discipline, correction, retribution 2. variable noun B2 A punishment is a particular way of punishing someone. The government is proposing tougher punishments for officials convicted of corruption. [+ for] The usual punishment is a fine. Synonyms: penalty, reward, sanction, penance 3. uncountable noun B2 You can use punishment to refer to severe physical treatment of any kind. Don't expect these types of boot to take the punishment that gardening will give them. Synonyms: rough treatment, abuse, maltreatment 4. See also capital punishment, corporal punishment Quotations: Let the punishment fit the crimeThe Mikado Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed Bible: Genesis They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind Bible: Hosea Men are not hanged for stealing horses, but that horses may not be stolenPolitical, Moral, and Miscellaneous Thoughts Idioms: a glutton for punishment a person who keeps on doing something which is unpleasant or difficult for them What I want to know is why on earth you want anything to do with this confused and angry man. Obviously you're a glutton for punishment. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: face punishment Those who stay behind face punishment for not repaying debtors - for example, by serving a prison sentence or having a travel ban imposed. Times, Sunday Times But hospitals face punishment, such as restricted funding, if patients are not seen within the designated time. The Sun No individuals face punishment but that may change if new evidence comes to light. The Sun Half a century later he secretly returned home after being assured he would not face punishment. The Sun And the working class face punishment too. The Sun The lack of purposeful activity, let alone learning literacy or other skills, is a further punishment on top of the loss of liberty. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The cautions mean the offender does not have to go to court and there is no further punishment. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There was no further punishment. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Just punishment also affirms the value of the violated, names the evil committed against her, and stands with her in solidarity. Christianity Today Perhaps the class could role-play how different characters might feel about the events: the father lamenting a son's death, the judge weighing the just punishment. Christianity Today It was just punishment then and it's just punishment now. Times, Sunday Times Rather than invoke a one-tournament suspension, as many observers believed was the just punishment for such a shocking outburst against an official, the grand-slam committee took a lenient approach. Times, Sunday Times The seriousness was exceptionally high and just punishment required a whole life order. Times, Sunday Times The maximum punishment is a £50 fine. The Sun (2014) The maximum punishment could have been ten years in prison. The Sun (2006) This time he erred in opting for the maximum punishment. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The couple returned home yesterday knowing that they will have to return to court late next month to receive their punishment. Times, Sunday Times The winner receives a prize and the loser receives a punishment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the player was incorrect, her own loved one received the punishment and the opposing couple won the point and the prize. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The two reportedly burst into tears before receiving the punishment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The bad guys receive their punishments and the good guys receive their rewards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It would mean passing new rules to tackle cyber-bullying and online hate crimes, with severe punishment for firms that refuse to comply. Times, Sunday Times Dishonouring parents in specific ways was associated with severe punishment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Online dissidents faced severe punishment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The deterrence model frequently goes far beyond an eye for an eye, exacting a more severe punishment than would seem to be indicated by the crime. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He insisted that she revealed the name of the man and even made use of prayers, threats and finally severe punishments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If anyone gets caught, they'll face some stiff punishment. The Sun Bad behaviour should merit a stiff punishment. The Sun Stiff punishments are needed for crime. The Sun The authorities arrested 714 persons; 288 of them were tried by a military tribunal, which meted out stiff punishments, including 17 death sentences. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their lives were run by the strict orders of their teachers, and it often included grueling chores and stiff punishments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The state had a system of law that encouraged confession and benevolence rather than strict punishment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their stellar marks are the result of constant pressure and a strict punishment system, to the point where students avoid any activities outside of studying. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It said that there would be strict punishments for those who flouted its rules. Times, Sunday Times Stricter punishments exist for sale, cultivation, and proximity to schools. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Another way they kept the population in check was by having strict punishments for lawbreakers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were many of the former type being used in other matches of different weights, but those athletes didn't suffer any punishment before or after their matches. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In each circle, a different type of sinner suffers a punishment fit for their crime. The Sun He demanded that individuals hiding in the forests return to their homes immediately and that acts of sabotage on occupation authorities cease or suffer the punishment of death. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The two older tried, failed, and suffered the punishment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I didn't think he did so a penalty and caution was sufficient punishment. The Sun He also said the 102 days she spent in custody was 'sufficient punishment'. The Sun If he was the aggressor, during whatever transpired in the weighing room, the loss of that mount may be regarded as sufficient punishment for hot-headedness. Times, Sunday Times The club condemned the incident and warned that those involved faced swift punishment. Times, Sunday Times White's execrable opening play has led to swift punishment. Times, Sunday Times They believe a swift punishment of time off the pitch could force those responsible to clean up their acts and start showing more respect. The Sun They are then forced to stand on their hind legs and perform under threat of punishment. The Sun I like this idea because it focuses the punishment or threat of punishment on the player and not the team and their supporters. Times, Sunday Times But no one would have doubted his complete and utter shame-and seen his followers as under just as much threat of punishment and exclusion. Christianity Today Both inside prison and out, they impose their discipline by means of the threat of punishment on their colleagues, friends, family and the rest of society. Times, Sunday Times Initially, the state was the agency of deterrence, using the threat of punishment as a utilitarian tool to shape the behaviour of its citizens. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I want to see more coppers on the streets, proactive policing, weekend courts handing down tough punishment and irresponsible landlords losing their licences if they won't keep order. The Sun It was a tough punishment, but necessary. Globe and Mail So tough punishments are fair - but they must be effective too. Times, Sunday Times Without police action, the omens for tough punishments to deter corruption are not encouraging. Times, Sunday Times As the numbers of arrests rose towards 3,000 and the convictions kept coming, some lawyers expressed opposition to the tough punishments. Times, Sunday Times Surely they deserve the protection of the ultimate punishment? The Sun Prosecutors have revealed they are considering the death penalty as they seek the ultimate punishment for his crimes. The Sun The ultimate punishment for bad behaviour was to have the tassel cut off. Times, Sunday Times A deer that was spared the ultimate punishment after eating its way through residents' vegetables has reappeared days after being removed from an allotment. Times, Sunday Times It will be a landmark moment for a referee who has issued the ultimate punishment more than any other. Times, Sunday Times Modern criminology presented itself as an antidote to cruel and unusual punishment, rather than a perspective for its systematic investigation. The Politics of Redress - crime, punishment and penal abolition (1989) They wanted prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishments. America Past and Present (1995) It is a cruel and unusual punishment. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 惩罚 Japanese: 処罰 |
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