unpunished
UK/ʌn'pʌnɪʃt/US/.ʌn'pʌniʃt/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Not having received deserved punishment.
未受惩罚的，逍遥法外的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
punishedpunish, penalty, pain
=unpunished
un- (not) + punished = not punished. Often in 'go unpunished' — escape consequences.
Common Collocations
- 1.go unpunished逍遥法外
- 2.remain unpunished未受惩处
Example Sentences
- 1.
Such crimes should never go unpunished.
- 2.
For years his corruption went unpunished.