0 a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law -- 刑罚,惩罚,处罚
Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead. 海森控球犯规,给了曼联队一次罚球机会,使他们取得了领先。
There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking. 有一则惩罚条款规定,若取消预订则必须支付一半费用。
Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans. 目前,持票人改变飞行计划时须支付相当于票价25%的罚金。
The protesters were told to clear the area around the building, on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested) if they did not. 抗议者被告知离开大楼周围的地区,否则将被捕。
They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year. 他们要求把对恶作剧电话的最高惩罚增至一年监禁。
The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison. 该法令允许判处长达3年的监禁。
1 a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action -- (某情况或行动带来的)不利,劣势