Punitive
[ 'pjʊnətɪv ]
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adj. 处罚的，惩罚性的;令人受苦的;
💡 词根助记
pun处罚+itive形容词后缀 →惩罚性的
📝 例句
There are calls for more punitive measures against 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。
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
punitive
adj
(fml 文)
(a) intended as punishment 处罚的; 惩罚性的
punitive action,measures, restrictions, etc 惩罚性的行动、 措施、 限定等
a punitive expedition, ie a military one intended to punish rebels, etc 讨伐.
(b) causing hardship; severe 令人受苦的; 严厉的: punitive taxation 重税
punitive increases in the cost of living 生活费用之急剧增加.
🔁 扩展释义
*['pju:nitiv]a. 刑罚的, 惩罚性的【法】 刑罚的, 惩罚性的, 结予惩处的
📖 同为「GMAT」词汇
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That's a great drawing of your girlfriend, but you should emphasize the nose a bit more.
你的女友这张画像很漂亮，但你应该把她的鼻子再勾画一下。
I don't want to be with either of you!
我不希望跟你们两人在一起。
As she was prepared for her maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, Stockholm was in a ferment.
在1628年8月10日，瓦萨号准备首航时，斯德哥尔摩一片欢腾。