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.
學校對作弊的學生採取了懲罰性措施。
R
severely harsh or difficult to endure
The government imposed punitive taxes on tobacco products.
政府對菸草產品徵收了懲罰性稅收。
translation
懲罰性的, 嚴苛的