punitively
adverb /ˈpjuːnətɪvli/
/ˈpjuːnətɪvli/
(formal)- in a way that is intended as a punishment
惩罚性的;刑罚的;处罚的 - The imperial regime pursued the deserters relentlessly and punitively.
帝国政权残酷无情地追捕逃兵。
- The imperial regime pursued the deserters relentlessly and punitively.
- in a way that is very severe and that people find very difficult to pay
(租税等)苛刻的 - punitively high rates of tax
惩罚性的高税率
- punitively high rates of tax