punitive
/ˈpjuːnətɪv/
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Punitive actions are intended to punish people. 惩罚性的
adjective [原级] 惩罚性的；刑罚的
He said companies should face punitive civil penalties running into millions of dollars. 他说各公司应当面临高达上百万美元的惩罚性民事处罚。
pun (惩罚) + itive → 刑罚的； 惩罚 (性) 的
adj. 惩罚性的；刑罚的
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- There are calls for more punitive measures against people who drink and drive. 有人呼吁对酒后驾车的人要有更具处罚性的措施。
- We lack punitive measures. 我们缺乏惩罚措施。
- ...a punitive bombing raid. …一场惩罚性的空袭。