1、punish
处罚,惩罚(犯错之人)
I don't believe that George ever had to punish the children.
我认为乔治根本没有必要处罚孩子们
。According to present law, the authorities can only punish smugglers with small fines.
根据现行法律,当局只能对走私者处以小额罚款
。惩罚(犯罪之人);对…判罪
The government voted to punish corruption in sport with up to four years in jail.
政府经表决后决定对体育界的舞弊行为最高将处以4年监禁
。Such behaviour is unacceptable and will be punished.
这种行为不可容忍,必将受到惩罚
。2、admit
(常指不情愿地)承认,供认
I am willing to admit that I do make mistakes.
我愿意承认我确实会犯错
。Up to two thirds of 14 to 16 year olds admit to buying drink illegally.
14到16岁的青少年中多达2/3的人承认非法买过酒
。接受(入院);收治
She was admitted to hospital with a soaring temperature.
她因发高烧被送进医院
。He was admitted yesterday for treatment of blood clots in his lungs.
他昨天入院治疗肺部的血块
。准许…加入;接纳;招收
He was admitted to the Academie Culinaire de France.
他获准加入法兰西厨艺学会
。The Parachute Regiment could be forced to admit women.
伞兵团可能会被迫招收女性