音标：['pju:nitiv]
a. 刑罚的, 惩罚性的
【法】 刑罚的, 惩罚性的, 结予惩处的
在线英汉词典

punitive的短语、例句：

punitive adj (fml 文) (a) intended as punishment 处罚的; 惩罚性的
punitive action,measures, restrictions, etc 惩罚性的行动、 措施、 限定等
a punitive expedition, ie a military one intended to punish rebels, etc 讨伐. (b) causing hardship; severe 令人受苦的; 严厉的: punitive taxation 重税
punitive increases in the cost of living 生活费用之急剧增加.