penalty ·noun (PUNISHMENT)
Definition: a punishment for doing something that is against a law or rule Level: B2
该违规行为可导致最高三年的监禁处罚。
The violation carries a ___penalty of up to three years in prison.
目前，持票人更改航班计划时需支付相当于票价25%的罚金。
Currently, ticket holders pay a ___penalty equal to 25% of the ticket price when they change their flight plans.
政府可以增加对疏忽驾驶的处罚。
The government can increase the ___penalty for negligent driving.