A2 Collocation 中性

Pay a fine.

Settle a penalty.

意思

To give money as a penalty for breaking a rule or law.

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文化背景

In the US, parking fines are very common and often handled online or by mail. The term 'Penalty Charge Notice' (PCN) is often used instead of 'fine' in official UK parking contexts. Germany has a very strict system of fines for traffic violations, which are often based on income. In Japan, fines are often paid at a convenience store or a post office.

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Check the context

Always ask yourself: Is this a punishment or a service? If it's a punishment, use 'fine'.

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Don't use 'do'

Never say 'do a fine'. Always use 'pay'.

意思

To give money as a penalty for breaking a rule or law.

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Check the context

Always ask yourself: Is this a punishment or a service? If it's a punishment, use 'fine'.

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Don't use 'do'

Never say 'do a fine'. Always use 'pay'.

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Be polite

When talking about a fine, it's okay to sound annoyed, but stay respectful to the authority.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

If you park illegally, you will have to _____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pay a fine

A fine is the penalty for breaking a traffic rule.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I paid a fine for speeding.

Fines are for rule violations, not for buying goods.

Match the situation to the action.

Match: 1. Speeding, 2. Buying bread.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-A, 2-B

Speeding is a violation (fine), bread is a purchase (pay for).

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'I got a ticket.' B: 'Oh no, do you have to _____?'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pay a fine

The context of a ticket implies a fine.

🎉 得分: /4

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

If you park illegally, you will have to _____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pay a fine

A fine is the penalty for breaking a traffic rule.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose A2

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: I paid a fine for speeding.

Fines are for rule violations, not for buying goods.

Match the situation to the action. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-A, 2-B

Speeding is a violation (fine), bread is a purchase (pay for).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'I got a ticket.' B: 'Oh no, do you have to _____?'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pay a fine

The context of a ticket implies a fine.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, that is very common. It means you were given a fine.

Yes, in modern English, a fine is almost always a monetary penalty.

You might face more serious consequences, like court or higher fees.

Yes, 'to fine someone' means to give them a fine. 'The police fined him $100.'

Yes, they are called fines, even though they are less serious than legal ones.

Usually, yes. Most modern systems accept cards.

A ticket is the paper; the fine is the money you pay.

They are often used interchangeably, but 'fine' is more specific to money.

No, in sports, you usually 'get a penalty' or 'serve a penalty'.

It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.

相关表达

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Pay a fee

contrast

Payment for a service

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Get a ticket

similar

Receive a penalty notice

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Settle a debt

similar

Pay what is owed

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Break the law

builds on

Do something illegal

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