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penal

/ˈpiːnəl/ American
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  • adj. 刑罚的
  • adj. 严厉的
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Definition
  • adj. relating to punishment by law
  • adj. extremely heavy and harsh
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Example
The country reformed its penal system to reduce overcrowded prisons.
该国改革了刑罚制度,以缓解监狱过度拥挤的问题。
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