n.

1. 處罰；刑罰[U][C][（+for）]
   There are now stiffer penalties for drunken drivers.

   現在對酗酒開車的處罰更嚴厲了。

2. 罰款[C][（+for）]
   The penalty for spitting is US$10.

   隨地吐痰罰款十美金。

3. 【體】犯規的處罰；罰球[C]
   The referee gave a penalty.

   裁判處以罰球。

4. （行為等造成的）不利結果；損失；苦難[C][（+of/for）]
   He had to pay the penalties for telling lies.

   他因撒謊而不得不自食苦果。

n.

1. a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
2. (in sports and games) a handicap imposed on a player or team for infringement of rules, especially a penalty kick.
   ▸Bridge  points won by the defenders when the declarer fails to make the contract.

[名]

1. 判罰；罰球。