punisher
UK/'pʌnɪʃɚ/US/'pʌniʃә/
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Definitions
n.
One who inflicts punishment.
惩罚者，执法者。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpunishpunish, penalty, pain
+
-ersomewhat, resembling
=punisher
punish + -er (agent) = one who punishes. Transparent agent noun.
Common Collocations
- 1.strict punisher严厉的惩罚者
- 2.[divine punisher]神圣的惩罚者
- 3.punisher of crime惩治罪行者
- 4.[relentless punisher]毫不留情的惩罚者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient gods were seen as punishers of human pride.
- 2.
He cast himself as the punisher of corrupt officials.