"punishable" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 可惩罚的

Definition

某事如果是可惩罚的，意思是某人因为做了这件事可以被依法惩罚，通常是因为违法或违反规定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于正式和法律用语，经常出现在“依法惩罚”等表达中，主要用于法律和官方场合。

Examples

Stealing is punishable by law.

偷窃是**可惩罚的**，依法处理。

Lying in court is punishable with a fine or imprisonment.

在法庭上撒谎是**可惩罚的**，会被罚款或监禁。

Cheating during exams is punishable at this school.

在这所学校考试作弊是**可惩罚的**。

Some actions are only punishable if they cause harm to others.

只有在造成他人伤害时，有些行为才是**可惩罚的**。

Is forgetting to pay a bill really punishable, or just a mistake?

忘记付账单真的算**可惩罚的**，还是只是个错误？

Texting while driving is punishable in many countries now.

如今，开车时发短信在许多国家都是**可惩罚的**。