punitive

'pju:nitiv

Collins 1

a. inflicting punishment

a. 刑罚的, 惩罚性的
[法] 刑罚的, 惩罚性的, 结予惩处的

Collins 星级

12,051

BNC 频率

8,916

使用频率

punitive 的词根是 pun，意为惩罚，后缀 -ive 表示具有某种性质，因此 punitive 意为“具有惩罚性质的”。

例句

1. The school has a punitive policy for students who cheat on exams.

学校对考试作弊的学生有惩罚性的政策。

2. The government announced punitive measures against companies that pollute the environment.

政府宣布对污染环境的公司采取惩罚性措施。

3. He faced punitive damages in the lawsuit due to his negligence.

由于他的疏忽，他在诉讼中面临惩罚性赔偿。