punishable
UK/'pʌnɪʃəbl/US/'pʌniʃәbl/
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Definitions
adj.
Deserving of or liable to punishment.
应受惩罚的，可处罚的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpunishpunish, penalty, pain
+
-ablesomewhat, resembling
=punishable
punish + -able (liable to) = able to be punished. Transparent derivative of punish.
Common Collocations
- 1.punishable offense应受惩处的罪行
- 2.punishable by law依法可处罚的
- 3.punishable by death可判处死刑的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Tax evasion is punishable by heavy fines.
- 2.
The crime is punishable by up to ten years in prison.