punitiveKK [ˋpjunətɪv] /ˈpjunətɪv/發音形容詞1懲罰性的、懲戒的The government imposed punitive tariffs on imported steel.政府對進口鋼材課徵懲罰性關稅。2過重的、嚴苛的Small businesses complain that the new fees are punitive.小型企業抱怨新收的費用太過沉重。3刑罰的法律The court awarded punitive damages to the injured workers.法院判給受傷員工懲罰性賠償金。