英语词汇“penalty”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

penalty

/ˈpɛn(ə)lti

noun (plural penalties)

1A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract: the charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment...

Even if he does, the maximum penalty for breaking the rules is a fine of $2,000 per violation.
Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs carries maximum penalties of ten years in prison, an unlimited fine and a minimum two-year driving ban.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of five life sentences.

Synonyms

punishment, sanction, punitive action, retribution, penance;

fine, forfeit, sentence

rare mulct

2(In sports and games) a handicap imposed on a player or team for infringement of rules: she only incurred 6.40 penalties for time on cross-country...

The officials, from the same habitus as the runners, control the sport and impose penalties when they detect infringements of the rules.
Players are reminded that under the Rules of Golf, a player incurs the applicable penalty for any breach of the rules by his caddy.
The teams exchanged penalties early in the game as both vied for supremacy.

2.1A kick or shot awarded to a team because of an infringement of the rules by an opponent: a penalty corner...

A breach of the rule will result in the opponents being awarded a penalty corner.
The visitors were awarded a penalty, which they kicked into the corner.
Three of their tries came from line-outs following penalties kicked into the corner and two more following forward drives.

2.2 Bridge Points won by the defenders when a declarer fails to make the contract.If they win one trick each, or only one or zero tricks in total, both defenders pay the penalty....

Playing is a commitment to win at least one trick, and there is a penalty for failing to do so.
Next, if declarer has taken fewer than 6 tricks he pays a penalty of 20 units to the pot.

3A disadvantage suffered as the result of an action or situation: the cold never leaves my bones these days—one of the penalties of age...

Kimi's third place reflects his poor starting position resulting from a penalty he suffered following an engine change on Saturday.
But he admits they are now paying the penalty for running with a small squad.
This ultimately destroys the very reason for Jesus' redemptive work on the Cross - paying the penalty of death for our sin.

Synonyms

disadvantage, difficulty, drawback, handicap, snag, downside, minus, detriment, unpleasant aspect;

trial, torment, bane, tribulation, affliction, suffering, burden, trouble, worry;

deprivation, cost, undesirable consequence;

British disbenefit

Phrases

under (or on) penalty of

Origin

Early 16th century: probably via Anglo-Norman French, from medieval Latin poenalitas, based on poena 'pain'.

单词	penalty
释义	penalty /ˈpɛn(ə)lti / noun (plural penalties) 1A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract: the charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment... Even if he does, the maximum penalty for breaking the rules is a fine of $2,000 per violation. Causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs carries maximum penalties of ten years in prison, an unlimited fine and a minimum two-year driving ban. The charges carry a maximum penalty of five life sentences. Synonyms punishment, sanction, punitive action, retribution, penance; fine, forfeit, sentence rare mulct 2(In sports and games) a handicap imposed on a player or team for infringement of rules: she only incurred 6.40 penalties for time on cross-country... The officials, from the same habitus as the runners, control the sport and impose penalties when they detect infringements of the rules. Players are reminded that under the Rules of Golf, a player incurs the applicable penalty for any breach of the rules by his caddy. The teams exchanged penalties early in the game as both vied for supremacy. 2.1A kick or shot awarded to a team because of an infringement of the rules by an opponent: a penalty corner... A breach of the rule will result in the opponents being awarded a penalty corner. The visitors were awarded a penalty, which they kicked into the corner. Three of their tries came from line-outs following penalties kicked into the corner and two more following forward drives. 2.2 Bridge Points won by the defenders when a declarer fails to make the contract.If they win one trick each, or only one or zero tricks in total, both defenders pay the penalty.... Playing is a commitment to win at least one trick, and there is a penalty for failing to do so. Next, if declarer has taken fewer than 6 tricks he pays a penalty of 20 units to the pot. 3A disadvantage suffered as the result of an action or situation: the cold never leaves my bones these days—one of the penalties of age... Kimi's third place reflects his poor starting position resulting from a penalty he suffered following an engine change on Saturday. But he admits they are now paying the penalty for running with a small squad. This ultimately destroys the very reason for Jesus' redemptive work on the Cross - paying the penalty of death for our sin. Synonyms disadvantage, difficulty, drawback, handicap, snag, downside, minus, detriment, unpleasant aspect; trial, torment, bane, tribulation, affliction, suffering, burden, trouble, worry; deprivation, cost, undesirable consequence; British disbenefit Phrases under (or on) penalty of Origin Early 16th century: probably via Anglo-Norman French, from medieval Latin poenalitas, based on poena 'pain'.
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