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forfeit

UK/'fɒ:fit/US
IELTSGREC2

Definitions

v.

To lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to comply.

丧失,被没收

n.

Something lost or surrendered as a penalty; a fine or punishment.

没收物,罚金

adj.

Lost or taken away as a penalty for an offense.

被没收的,丧失的

Root Breakdown

Native English
forfeitother
=forfeit

Common Collocations

  • 1.forfeit game没收比赛
  • 2.forfeit rights放弃权利
  • 3.forfeit deposit没收押金

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Players who violate tournament rules forfeit their winnings and face disciplinary action from organizers.

  • 2.

    The company was forced to forfeit its contract and pay substantial penalties for breaking the agreement.

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