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forfeit
UK //ˈfɔː.fɪt//US //ˈfɔːr.fɪt//
词源
源自中古英语 forfet，借自古法语 forfait（意为‘犯罪’），最终来自拉丁语 foris factum（‘外部完成的行为’）。
verb
❶ 因违反规则、未完成任务或放弃权利而失去某物，通常作为惩罚或自愿放弃的结果。
“He had to forfeit his prize after breaking the competition rules.”
（他因违反比赛规则而被迫放弃奖品。）
“If you don't pay the fine, you will forfeit your deposit.”
（如果你不缴纳罚款，你将失去押金。）
同义词:lose, surrender, relinquish
noun
❶ 因违规或未履行义务而被剥夺的物品、权利或金钱，也指游戏中失败方付出的代价。
“The forfeit for losing the bet was washing all the dishes.”
（赌输的代价是清洗所有餐具。）
“The court ordered the forfeit of his property as punishment.”
（法院下令没收他的财产作为惩罚。）
同义词:penalty, fine, confiscation
常见短语
pay the forfeit — 承担因违规或失败导致的后果，通常指付出具体代价。
“He had to pay the forfeit by working overtime for a week.”
（他必须通过加班一周来承担后果。）