"punitive" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 惩罚性的

Definition

与惩罚有关的；用来形容为惩罚某人不当行为而采取的措施或行动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Punitive” 多用于正式、法律或官方场合，如“punitive measures”（惩罚性措施）、“punitive damages”（惩罚性赔偿）。不用来形容日常或轻微的惩罚。

Examples

The government took punitive action against the company.

政府对该公司采取了**惩罚性**措施。

He received punitive damages in court.

他在法庭上获得了**惩罚性**赔偿。

The school imposed punitive measures for cheating.

学校对作弊行为实施了**惩罚性**措施。

These punitive rules are too harsh for a first offense.

这些**惩罚性**规定对于初犯来说太苛刻了。

Critics say the tax is more punitive than effective.

批评者认为这项税收更多是**惩罚性**的而不是有效的。

They warned about punitive tariffs if talks failed.

他们警告说如果谈判失败，将会有**惩罚性**关税。