
U1E22 | forfeit
Forfeit【v.】
1. to be forced to give up something as a consequence of an action or situation由于某种行为或情况而被迫放弃某物或失去某物
He forfeited his right to the property by failing to pay the taxes.
他因未缴纳税款而丧失了财产权。
The company forfeited its license for non-compliance with regulations.
该公司因不遵守规定而被吊销执照。
—> forfeit【n.】
1. something that is lost or given up as a penalty for a fault, mistake, or failure因过错、错误或失败而失去或放弃的东西
He had to pay a forfeit for breaking the rules.
他因违反规则而不得不支付罚金。
2. the act of losing or giving up something as a penalty因惩罚而失去或放弃某物的行为
The forfeit of his property was the consequence of his crime…
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