punitively
UK/'pju:nətivli/US/'pju:nətivli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a way intended as punishment; severely.
惩罚性地；严厉地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpunitivepunish, penalty, pain
+
-lyin the manner of
=punitively
punitive + -ly = in a punitive way. Transparent derivative of punitive.
Common Collocations
- 1.punitively taxed被课以重税
- 2.punitively sentenced被严厉判刑
- 3.[punitively harsh][严苛惩处]
- 4.punitively fined被处以重罚
Example Sentences
- 1.
Imported cars were punitively taxed.
- 2.
The penalties seemed punitively harsh.