forfeiture

英 [ˈfɔːfɪtʃə(r)]

美 [ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər]

n. 丧失; 没收

复数：forfeitures　

GRE 经济

BNC.24182 / COCA.23734

牛津词典

noun

丧失；没收
the act of forfeiting sth
1. the forfeiture of property
  财产的丧失

柯林斯词典

N-VAR 没收;丧失
Forfeitureis the action of forfeiting something.
1. ...the forfeiture of illegally obtained profits...
  对非法获利的没收
2. Both face maximum forfeitures of about $1.2 million.
  双方都面临最高 120 万美元左右的罚金。

英英释义

noun

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Synonym:forfeitsacrifice
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
1. the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Synonym:forfeit
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
Synonym:forfeit

双语例句

There is abolished so much of the punishment for any offence as consists in any General Forfeiture of lands or of goods and chattels or in being removed from Hong Kong or otherwise incapacitated to sue or be sued.
任何罪行的惩罚中，属概括地没收土地或财物及实产、或移离香港、或丧失起诉或被起诉的资格者，现予废除。
Notice to Surety for Appellant before Forfeiture of Recognizance
没收担保前致上诉人的担保人的通知
Summons to claimant on application for forfeiture
接获没收申请书后向申索人发出的传票
Such forfeiture shall include all dividends declared in respect of the forfeited shares and not actually paid before the forfeiture.
此种没收应包括有关被没收股的全部已经宣布，但在没收前尚未真正支付的红利。
Forfeiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim.
为了得到更高的益处和主张而宁愿丧失一些非常珍贵的权利和名誉。
The tender Security so deposited will be liable to forfeiture if the bidder fails to accept any order within the validity period of the offer.
如果投标者未能在报价有效期内接受订单，存放的投标保证金将被没收。
The Swiss foreign ministry says the legislation governs the "freezing, forfeiture and restitution" of the assets of what it calls "politically exposed" people.
瑞士外交部说，这条法律负责冻结，没收和归还所谓的“政治公众人物”的资产。
Both face maximum forfeitures of about$ 1.2 million.
双方都面临最高120万美元左右的罚金。
They are seeking forfeiture of funds held in Chinese bank accounts.
他们正寻求没收这些公司在中国的银行账户里的资金。
Furthermore, the shipper understands that civil and criminal penalties, including forfeiture and sale, may be imposed for making false or fraudulent statements.
而且，托运人知晓如果做了错误和欺诈的陈述将会受到民事和刑事处罚，包括对货品的没收和拍卖。