C2 [ C ] a strong action taken in order to make people obey a law or rule, or a punishment given whe

中文解释

（为维护法律或规定而采取的）强硬措施;（对违反法律或规定者进行的）惩罚，处罚 Without realistic sanctions, some teachers have difficulty keeping order in the classroom. 没有切实可行的处罚措施，有些教师难以维持课堂秩序。