单词 | punitive |
释义 | punitive UK ['pju:.nɪ.tɪv] US [-tˌɪv] adjective formal ■intended as a punishment 惩罚性的 •punitive action惩罚措施 •The UN has imposed punitive sanctions on the invading country.联合国对侵略国实施了惩罚性制裁。 •legal ■used to describe costs which are so high they are difficult to pay, and which are often used to punish someone or limit their activities (费用)过高的,苛刻的,严厉的•The President has threatened to impose punitive import duties/tariffs on a range of foreign goods.总统已威胁说要对一批外国货物征收高额进口税。 |
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