punitive 英 [ˈpju:nətɪv] 　 美 [ˈpjunɪtɪv]

punitive

punitive　 英 [ˈpju:nətɪv] 美 [ˈpjunɪtɪv]

adj. 惩罚性的；刑罚的　

名词复数:punitives　

Rather than a punitive time-out ("Go to your room!"), take her to a comfy sofa in the den or to a favorite corner of her bedroom.　这时候，我们不要惩罚性的说：“回你的房间去！” 而应该让他／她去大厅里舒服的沙发或者是卧室里她最喜欢的一角呆着。

  • Punitive describes inflicting a punishment. If someone takes punitive action against you, you'll probably whine and complain — you're in trouble and you're about to get punished.
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  • adj. 惩罚性的；刑罚的

  • 1. Rather than a punitive time-out ("Go to your room!"), take her to a comfy sofa in the den or to a favorite corner of her bedroom.

    这时候，我们不要惩罚性的说：“回你的房间去！” 而应该让他／她去大厅里舒服的沙发或者是卧室里她最喜欢的一角呆着。

  • punitive (adj.) 1620s, "inflicting or involving punishment," from French punitif (16c.) or directly from Medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punitus, past participle of punire "to punish, correct, chastise" (see punish).
pu·ni·tive / ˈpjuːnətɪv ; NAmE ˈpjuːnətɪv / adjective [usually before noun ] ( formal) 1 intended as punishment 惩罚性的；刑罚的；处罚的 ◆ There are calls for more punitive measuresagainst 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。 ◆ ( NAmE) He was awarded punitive damages (= in a court of law). 法庭判给他处罚性的损害赔偿。 2 very severe and that people find very difficult to pay （租税等）苛刻的 ◆ punitive taxes 惩罚性征税 ▶ pu·ni·tive·ly / ; NAmE / adverb pu·ni·tive / ˈpjuːnətɪv ; NAmE ˈpjuːnətɪv / pu·ni·tive·ly / ; NAmE /
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词频排名 noun:59821 adj:9099
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