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punishment

UK //ˈpʌnɪʃmənt//US //ˈpʌnɪʃmənt//

词源

源自中古英语 punishement,借自古法语 punissement,最终源于拉丁语 punire(意为“惩罚”)。

noun

❶ 指因违反规则或法律而受到的处罚或制裁,旨在纠正行为或表达社会谴责。

“The punishment for stealing is a fine or imprisonment.”

(偷窃的惩罚是罚款或监禁。)

“Parents should use positive reinforcement rather than harsh punishment.”

(父母应使用积极强化而非严厉惩罚。)

同义词:penalty, discipline, retribution, sanction, correction

常见短语

capital punishment — 指国家对严重犯罪行为实施的最高刑罚,即死刑。

“Many countries have abolished capital punishment.”

(许多国家已废除死刑。)

corporal punishment — 通过体罚(如鞭打)来惩戒违规者的方式,常见于历史或某些教育场景。

“Corporal punishment in schools is now banned in most places.”

(现在大多数地方禁止学校体罚。)