n. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
n. the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
n. (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
n. 处罚, 刑罚, 罚款, 罚球, 报应, 不利结果, 妨碍
[经] 罚金(款), 违约金
1. The player received a penalty for hitting another player.
这名球员因为撞到另一名球员而被罚款。
2. There is a penalty for late submission of your homework.
迟交作业会受到处罚。
3. He had to pay a penalty for breaking the rules.
他因为违反规定而不得不支付罚金。