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Punish for Meaning in English

expression

ˈpənɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PUH-nish for, PUH-nish fur
pˈʌnɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
PUN-ish faw

释义

To make someone suffer a consequence because of something wrong or bad they did.

用法与细微差别

Commonly followed by the reason: 'punish for lying', 'punish for cheating.' Used formally and informally. Not for physical punishment only—it can refer to any negative consequence.

例句

Teachers should not punish for small mistakes.

basic

Parents sometimes punish for bad behavior.

basic

He was punished for cheating on the test.

basic

Do you think it's fair to punish for being late every time?

natural

They don't punish for honest mistakes, only for lying.

natural

I got punished for something I didn't even do!

natural