forfeit
英 /ˈfɔːfɪt/ 美 /ˈfɔːrfɪt/
- v. 被罚失去；丧失To lose something as a penalty for breaking a rule.
- n. 罚金；惩罚Something surrendered or done as a penalty, especially in games.
- adj. 被罚没的；丧失的Lost or required to be surrendered as a penalty.
If you cancel now, you will forfeit your deposit.
如果你现在取消，押金就不退了。
Companies that repeatedly violate environmental regulations should forfeit their right to operate until they meet the required standards.
反复违反环境法规的企业应被取消经营资格，直至达到规定标准。
搭配
forfeit a deposit 损失押金forfeit the right to 丧失……的权利pay a forfeit 缴纳罚金forfeit a match 被判比赛失利
辨析提示
主语通常是失去财物者，而非执行没收的一方。
词族
forfeiture (n.)
反义 retain
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