"punishes" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 惩罚
• 处罚

Definition

表示对某人因做错事而让其受到惩罚或处罚的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Punishes” 指的是第三人称单数的一般现在时，常用于正式或法律环境，如“老师惩罚学生”。搭配如：'punishes severely'（严厉惩罚）、'punishes for cheating'（因作弊受罚）。不要与“penalizes”（侧重规则/法律）或“disciplines”（强调纠正行为）混淆。

Examples

He never punishes his children for small mistakes.

他从不因为小错误**惩罚**孩子。

The teacher punishes students who talk during class.

老师会**惩罚**上课讲话的学生。

The law punishes those who steal.

法律**惩罚**小偷。

My mom punishes me when I break the rules.

我违反规则时妈妈会**惩罚**我。

The coach rarely punishes players unless they do something seriously wrong.

教练很少**惩罚**球员，除非他们做了很严重的事。

Sometimes life punishes you even when you try your best.

有时候，即使你尽力了，生活还是会**惩罚**你。