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

• No proceedings for the forfeiture or revocation of a patent may be instituted before the expiration of two years from the grant of the first compulsory license.
  自授予第一个强制许可之日起两年届满前不得提起取消或撤消专利的诉讼。
• The Swiss bank said the so-called special plan awards, which were disclosed in annual results yesterday and are to   be awarded this year, would have strict forfeiture conditions.
  这家瑞士银行表示，在昨天公布的全年业绩报告中披露、并将于今年授予的所谓特别计划奖，将有严格的限制条件。
• Notice of seizure of a ship liable to forfeiture
  可予没收的船只扣押通知书
• 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。
• I'm sure the duke will never grant this forfeiture to hold!
  我相信公爵一定不会让这笔保单被诺许的！
• 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。
• Summons to claimant on application for forfeiture
  接获没收申请书后向申索人发出的传票
• 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。
• Vessels caught in violation of the law face seizure and forfeiture of their equipment and boat.
  此外，违反法令的船只及其设备将被扣留或没收。
• 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。