Vzorec užití:
a penalty for [doing something]
The company faced a heavy penalty for violating environmental regulations.
A vállalat súlyos bírságot kapott a környezetvédelmi előírások megsértése miatt.
You will receive a penalty if you park in this area without a permit.
Bírságot kapsz, ha engedély nélkül parkolsz ezen a területen.
There’s a penalty for late payment of the bill.
The new law increases the penalty for drunk driving.
He paid the penalty for his careless actions.
Učební příklady
She got a penalty for driving too fast.
Bírságot kapott, mert túl gyorsan hajtott.
There is a penalty if you pay late.
Késedelmi díjat számítanak fel, ha késve fizetsz.
He paid the penalty for breaking the rule.
The shop must pay a penalty for selling bad food.
We have to pay a penalty if we cancel the trip.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'penalty' with 'fee'; a 'fee' is usually a regular payment for service, while a 'penalty' is a punishment cost.
Význam
punishment for a rule violation
Kolokace
pay a penalty
|face a penalty
|heavy penalty
|severe penalty
|legal penalty
Synonyma
punishment (A general term for any consequence given for wrongdoing, not limited to formal rules.)
Antonyma
reward (Given as a positive outcome for good behavior, opposite to a penalty which is negative.)
Témata
law
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A punishment you get when you break a rule or law.
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
Vzorec užití:
the penalty of [something]
One of the penalties of living in the city is the constant noise.
A városi élet egyik hátránya az állandó zaj.
The penalty of working long hours is less time with family.
A hosszú munkaidő ára, hogy kevesebb idő jut a családra.
Fame brings many advantages, but also some penalties.
The main penalty of his decision was losing his friends.
Učební příklady
The penalty of eating too much is feeling sick.
A túl sok evés következménye az, hogy rosszul leszel.
A big city has the penalty of being noisy.
A nagyváros egyik hátránya, hogy zajos.
One penalty of his job is stress.
The penalty of not sleeping is feeling tired.
Význam
disadvantage resulting from an action
Kolokace
the penalties of fame
|the penalties of aging
Synonyma
cost (Focuses on the price or sacrifice involved, not necessarily as punishment.)
Antonyma
benefit (A positive result or advantage, opposite to a penalty as a negative result.)
Témata
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definice
A bad result or loss caused by something you do or that happens.
A disadvantage, loss, or negative effect that results from an action or situation.
Vzorec užití:
receive a penalty
He was given a two-minute penalty for tripping another player.
Gáncsolásért kétperces büntetést kapott.
The referee awarded a penalty kick after the foul.
A szabálytalanság után a játékvezető büntetőrúgást ítélt.
A penalty shot was given when the defender held the attacker’s stick.
Učební příklady
The player got a penalty for hitting another player.
A játékos büntetést kapott, mert megütött egy másik játékost.
He scored from the penalty kick.
Büntetőből szerzett gólt.
She got a two-minute penalty in the game.
Význam
punishment for breaking sports rules
Kolokace
penalty kick
|penalty shot
|serve a penalty
Synonyma
foul (In sports, an illegal play; not always resulting in a formal penalty.)
Antonyma
advantage (In sports, an opportunity gained, opposite to losing one due to a penalty.)
Témata
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A punishment in sports when someone breaks the rules.
An action taken in sports to punish a player or team for breaking the rules, often giving an advantage to the other side.