punitive
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/ˈpjuːnətɪv/
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/ˈpjuːnətɪv/
adjective
R
intended to punish or act as a deterrent
The school took punitive measures against the students who cheated.
学校对作弊的学生采取了惩罚性措施。
R
severely harsh or difficult to endure
The government imposed punitive taxes on tobacco products.
政府对烟草产品征收了惩罚性税收。
translation
惩罚性的, 严苛的