是penalty的缩写n.
1. 处罚; 刑罚[U][C][(+for)]
There are now stiffer penalties for drunken drivers.
现在对酗酒开车的处罚更严厉了。
2. 罚款[C][(+for)]
The penalty for spitting is US$10.
随地吐痰罚款十美金。
3. 【体】犯规的处罚; 罚球[C]
The referee gave a penalty.
裁判处以罚球。
4. (行为等造成的)不利结果; 损失; 苦难[C][(+of/for)]
He had to pay the penalties for telling lies.
他因撒谎而不得不自食苦果。
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