punishment

[英][ˈpʌnɪʃmənt][美][ˈpʌnɪʃmənt]

n.刑罚，惩罚;严厉对待;<口>给吃苦头;

复数：punishments

1.As long as businesses have reasonable security measures ,they can avoid punishment after even serious breaches.

就算黑客袭击造成了非常严重的后果，但只要这些公司采取了合理的安全措施，就能躲过惩罚。

2.He deserved a little punishment.

这是他应得的一点点惩罚。

3.The punishment for murder was death.

谋杀的处罚乃是死刑。

4.Any challenge invited harsh punishment.

任何对他的挑战都会招致严酷的刑罚。

5.This time his punishment wa sharsher.

这次对他的处罚更加严厉。