| 单词 | punitive |
| 释义 | punitive (pjuːnɪtɪv ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Punitive actions are intended to punish people. [formal] ...a punitive bombing raid. Other economists say any punitive measures against foreign companies would hurt U.S. interests. Collocations: punitive approach We are worried that this somewhat punitive approach will demotivate the pupils. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This very punitive approach to stamp duty may deter people from moving and making their contribution to the government 's coffers. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Such a move would not entail any punitive sanctions but simply extend legal recognition to different types of households. Times, Sunday Times These contracts impose the obligation to wear and use branded equipment, with punitive sanctions for failing to do so. Times, Sunday Times We're quite clear about the 'tough': punitive sanctions that are not always wise — when unemployment benefit stops, housing benefit stops with it. Times, Sunday Times If it refuses, it faces the threat of punitive sanctions. Times, Sunday Times Enforce punitive sanctions in the hope of slowing down global nuclear proliferation? Times, Sunday Times Beyond that, punitive tax at 55% could apply to withdrawals. Times, Sunday Times Punitive tax rates may deter enterprise and thereby reduce the overall tax revenues that pay for public services. Times, Sunday Times Savers who exceed the annual or lifetime caps could face punitive tax charges. Times, Sunday Times Above the threshold, you pay a punitive tax of 55%. Times, Sunday Times And woe betide anyone who earns too much money, including valued public servants such as doctors, because they risk a punitive tax bill. Times,Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 惩罚性的 Japanese: 懲罰的な |
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