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pu·ni·tiveBrE /ˈpjuːnətɪv/ NAmE /ˈpjuːnətɪv/ adjective [usually before noun ] (formal ) intended as punishment 惩罚性的；刑罚的；处罚的◆ There are calls for more punitive measures against people who drink and drive . 有人呼吁对酒后驾车的人要有更具处罚性的措施。◆ (NAmE ) He was awarded punitive damages (= in a court of law ). 法庭判给他处罚性的损害赔偿。very severe and that people find very difficult to pay （租税等）苛刻的◆ punitive taxes 惩罚性征税▸ pu·ni·tive·lyBrE /ˈpjuːnətɪvli/ NAmE /ˈpjuːnətɪvli/ adverb |