punitive

英 [ˈpjuːnətɪv]

美 [ˈpjuːnətɪv]

adj.  惩罚性的; 刑罚的; 处罚的; (租税等)苛刻的

TEM8法律

Collins.1 / BNC.12051 / COCA.8916

牛津词典

adj.

• 惩罚性的；刑罚的；处罚的
  intended as punishment
  1. There are calls for more punitive measures against people who drink and drive.
     有人呼吁对酒后驾车的人要有更具处罚性的措施。
  2. He was awarded punitive damages (= in a court of law) .
     法庭判给他处罚性的损害赔偿。
• （租税等）苛刻的
  very severe and that people find very difficult to pay
  1. punitive taxes
     惩罚性征税

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 处罚的；惩罚性的
  Punitiveactions are intended to punish people.
  1. ...a punitive bombing raid...
     惩罚性空袭
  2. Other economists say any punitive measures against foreign companies would hurt US interests.
     其他经济学家说任何针对外国公司的惩罚性措施都会损害美国的利益。

英英释义

adj

• inflicting punishment
  1. punitive justice
  2. punitive damages
  Synonym:punitory

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