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

penaltynoun [ C ]

uk/ˈpen.əl.ti/us/ˈpen.əl.ti/

penalty noun [ C ] (PUNISHMENT)

B2 a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law:

The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.

They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year.

The protesters were told to clear the area around the building, on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested) if they did not.

B2 a type of punishment, often involving paying money, that is given to you if you break an agreement or do not follow rules:

Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans.

There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking.

B2 an advantage given in some sports to a team or player when the opposing team or player breaks a rule:

The referee awarded (= gave) a penalty kick.

Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead.

More examples

The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1000 fine.
Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder.
I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced.
They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.
This offence carries a fixed penalty.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Punishing & punishments

bar
be brought/called to account idiom
boot
bring
bum rap
carrot
chastise
clobber
crucify
heads will roll! idiom
kick
kick (some) ass idiom
non-custodial
parking ticket
penal
skin sb alive idiom
string
strip
throw
throw the book at sb idiom

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General terms used in ball sports

penalty noun [ C ] (DISADVANTAGE)

a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action:

Loss of privacy is one of the penalties of success.

She has paid a heavy penalty for speaking the truth.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Advantage and disadvantage

a free ride idiom
a stick to beat sb with idiom
advantage
an ace up your sleeve idiom
attraction
be/stay/keep one jump ahead idiom
cash
cash in on sth
edge
fish
in the right place at the right time idiom
it's tough at the top idiom
lock in sth
lock sb out of sth
lose out
profit
profit from sth
upside
you've got nothing to lose idiom
your best/strongest/trump card idiom

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单词	penalty
释义	Contents noun (2) penalty (PUNISHMENT) penalty (DISADVANTAGE) Contents noun (2) penalty (1) penalty (2) English American Business penaltynoun [ C ] uk/ˈpen.əl.ti/us/ˈpen.əl.ti/ penalty noun [ C ] (PUNISHMENT) B2 a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law: The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison. They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year. The protesters were told to clear the area around the building, on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested) if they did not. B2 a type of punishment, often involving paying money, that is given to you if you break an agreement or do not follow rules: Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans. There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking. B2 an advantage given in some sports to a team or player when the opposing team or player breaks a rule: The referee awarded (= gave) a penalty kick. Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead. More examples The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1000 fine. Execution is still the penalty in some states for murder. I had to pay a penalty fee when my cheque bounced. They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive. This offence carries a fixed penalty. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Punishing & punishments bar be brought/called to account idiom boot bring bum rap carrot chastise clobber crucify heads will roll! idiom kick kick (some) ass idiom non-custodial parking ticket penal skin sb alive idiom string strip throw throw the book at sb idiom See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: General terms used in ball sports penalty noun [ C ] (DISADVANTAGE) a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action: Loss of privacy is one of the penalties of success. She has paid a heavy penalty for speaking the truth. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Advantage and disadvantage a free ride idiom a stick to beat sb with idiom advantage *an ace up your* sleeve idiom attraction be/stay/keep one jump ahead idiom cash** cash in on sth edge fish in the right place at the right time idiom it's tough at the top idiom lock in sth lock sb out of sth lose out profit profit from sth upside you've got nothing to lose idiom your best/strongest/trump card idiom See more results » penaltynoun [ 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. penaltynoun [ C ] uk/ˈpenəlti/usplural penalties 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 penalty Savers who try to cash in their bonds in the first five years will usually face fixed penalty charges. impose/introduce a penalty Regulators prevented the broadband operator from imposing a penalty on customers defecting to other providers. without penalty Withdrawals 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 penalty Several US states have considered bills that would abolish the death penalty. See also surrender penalty
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penaltynoun [ C ]

penalty noun [ C ] (PUNISHMENT)

penalty noun [ C ] (DISADVANTAGE)

penaltynoun [ C ]

penaltynoun [ C ]

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