n.

1. 处罚，惩罚；刑罚[U][C]
   My punishment for littering was several hours of picking up trash.

   我因乱扔杂物而受到的处罚是捡几小时垃圾。

2. 【口】严厉对待，虐待；痛击[U]
   A race car can withstand a great deal of punishment.

   赛车非常坚固耐用。

n.

1. the action of punishing or the state of being punished.
   ▸a penalty inflicted.
2. rough treatment.