| 单词 | penalty |
| 释义 | penalty (penəlti ) Word forms: penalties 1. countable noun [usually singular] B2 A penalty is a punishment that someone is given for doing something which is against a law or rule. One of those arrested could face the death penalty. The maximum penalty is up to 7 years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine. Synonyms: punishment, price, fine, handicap 2. countable noun B2 In sports such as football and hockey, a penalty is an opportunity to score a goal, which is given to the attacking team if the defending team breaks a rule near their own goal. Referee Michael Reed had no hesitation in awarding a penalty. The team's captain scored a penalty goal. 3. countable noun The penalty that you pay for something you have done is something unpleasant that you experience as a result. Why should I pay the penalty for somebody else's mistake? [+ for] Collocations: criminal penalty On top of that it will need the sanction of criminal penalties for those who destroy any information from this day forward. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They also passed laws to impose stiff criminal penalties on people who commit the fraud of hiding and stealing profits. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995) Last week ministers backed plans to remove criminal penalties for failure to pay the licence fee. Times, Sunday Times (2014) I thought it was a harsh penalty. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You could argue he is the proof that harsh penalties work in repairing people and mending ways. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It promised less harsh penalties for those who volunteered information. Times, Sunday Times (2009) If you fail to file and pay any tax owed by the end of January, you could face hefty penalties. The Sun (2015) Borrowers face a hefty penalty of 5% of the loan amount if they attempt to remortgage within three years of taking it out. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Check the terms of your existing policy to see if there are any hefty exit penalties. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Each charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It is likely to launch a full investigation for which the maximum penalty is a worldwide lifetime ban. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He asked the court to impose the maximum penalty. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A penalty charge equivalent to one month's interest will apply if you repay your loan before the full term. Times, Sunday Times This must include details of revenue collected from on-street parking, off-street parking and penalty charge notices. Times, Sunday Times In all, 12,302 penalty charge notices were issued for offences on the road. Times, Sunday Times Even when his account was just 3 overdrawn, the penalty charge was still 32 - meaning that he was then 35 in the red. Times, Sunday Times But he was stunned when a warden gave him a 70 fixed penalty charge while he paid his respects to his comrades. The Sun You receive a penalty deduction if you extend that limit or step out of the designated area. The Sun An estimated 66,000 passengers a year receive a penalty fare from train operators after being caught without a valid a ticket. Times, Sunday Times After all, shoplifters receive a penalty of only 60-90 for low-value offences. Times, Sunday Times But he was stunned three weeks later to receive a penalty notice. The Sun Almost 12 million drivers receive a penalty notice every year, the equivalent of one every 2.5 seconds, as the number of fixed cameras increases. Times, Sunday Times The print became a focus of popular protest and turned its maker into an artistic celebrity whose campaign helped to reduce the penalty fromdeath to imprisonment. Times, Sunday Times A full voluntary disclosure before an investigation begins could reduce the penalty by up to 30%. Times, Sunday Times It said that it would have fined him 1 million, but reduced the penalty because of financial hardship. Times, Sunday Times Owning up may reduce any penalties. Times, Sunday Times He was sent off for a tackle that was worth a booking at most and banned for two games until an appeal reduced the penalty to one match. Times, Sunday Times Promotion will no longer be accompanied by the severe penalty of a new outfit. Times,Sunday Times Another option would see a more severe penalty for those committing 'more serious' parking contraventions. Times, Sunday Times She avoided the most severe penalty of life without parole and must serve a minimum of ten years before becoming eligible for early release. Times, Sunday Times Originally, the court had the power to mete out sentences, with excommunication as its most severe penalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The most severe penalty in the long run, however, was a reduction to 13 total scholarships in 1991-92 and 14 in 1992-93. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even though he admitted his wrongdoing, the prosecutor told the court that the accused deserved a stiff penalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All employees were required to sign confidentiality agreements containing stiff penalties if breached. Times, Sunday Times Stiff penalties including jail should be automatic except in extremely rare mitigating circumstances. The Sun The airline, which placed the order seven years ago on particularly good terms, has insisted that it cannot cancel aircraft without facing stiff penalties. Times, Sunday Times Companies have an obligation to notify the market of such transactions within four working days and can face stiff penalties for breaking the rules. Times, Sunday Times Ministers are subject to substantial penalties in the form of excise taxes if they are paid excessive compensation. Christianity Today Consequences can include substantial penalties, including back wages (including overtime, plus interest), liquidated or punitive damages, unpaid taxes, attorneys' fees, and more. Christianity Today Employers are subject to substantial penalties for violations of the overtime pay requirements. Christianity Today Early exercises also have substantial penalties to the exercising employee. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, other substantial penalties may apply with respect to failures related to returns and tax return computations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But if they fail badly they do not suffer any penalty. Times, Sunday Times Perhaps after the game with us they will have to cancel them, and they may suffer a penalty. Times, Sunday Times Those who make very few appearances do suffer a penalty, so as to avoid one good debut, for instance, distorting the entire measure. Times, Sunday Times This gave him the lead, but it was clear that he would suffer a penalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The liability of the proposer expired after one year; after that the law itself could still be attacked and rescinded, but the proposer would not suffer any penalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If not, they will be hit with tough financial penalties. The Sun (2013) These sort of offenders need tougher penalties, not softer ones. The Sun (2008) The tougher penalties would result in drivers being banned if caught twice in three years. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Translations: Chinese: 处罚 Japanese: 刑罰 |
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