penalty

/ˈpen.əl.ti/

名词

（某情况或行动带来的）不利，劣势
She has paid a heavy penalty for speaking the truth.
她因说实话而付出了沉重的代价。
刑罚，惩罚，处罚
The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.
该法令允许判处长达3年的监禁。