punishment

名词

1. 1

   惩罚、处罚

   The teacher believes punishment rarely changes a child's behavior.

   这位老师认为惩罚很少能改变孩子的行为。

2. 2

   刑罚、处分法律

   The judge imposed a lighter punishment because of his age.

   法官考量他的年龄，判处了较轻的刑罚。

3. 3

   折磨、摧残口语

   These old boots have taken a lot of punishment over the years.

   这双旧靴子这些年来被摧残得很惨。

相关片语

• glutton for punishment