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制裁
zhìcái
Description
制裁是指对做错事的人或国家进行惩罚。
"制裁" refers to punishing people or countries that have done wrong.
我们常常在新闻里听到经济制裁这个词。
We often hear the term economic "制裁" in the news.
Meanings
制裁zhìcái
to sanction or punish (a country or person)
很多国家对他进行了经济制裁。
Many countries imposed economic sanctions on him.
制裁zhìcái
a sanction; punishment
这项制裁给他们带来了很大压力。
These sanctions put a lot of pressure on them.
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Notes
- Etymology
制 (to control) + 裁 (to judge/cut), together meaning to control and punish.
- Nuance
usually formal, often about countries, laws, or organizations, not everyday personal scolding.
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