[, ] ( penalties) a sum of money to be paid by sb who breaks a rule or contract 罚金；罚款◆The penalty for late payment of tax due is $100. 延迟纳税的罚金为 100 元。◆You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty. 你可以随时从账户中取款而无需支付罚金。◆The regulatory authorities have the power to impose financial penalties. 管理当局有权罚款。⨁to impose / introduce a penalty 罚款⨁to face / incur a penalty 面临／招致罚款