Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate ((Unit 8: (Unit 1: Topics: Society and institutions))

- Lesson 34: C. Punishments

Laws and punishments

Punishments

collocation	example
carry out an investigation	Police are carrying out an investigation into a major theft in a factory in Woodvale.
appear in court	The trial starts today but the witnesses will be appearing in court tomorrow.
go on trial	George Arthur Lode, accused of murdering his wife, went on trial today.
reach a verdict	The jury are expected to take several days to reach a verdict.
a fair trial	It now seems impossible that Harold Graves can receive a fair trial, given the media publicity surrounding his case.
be severely punished	That judge believes that all shoplifters should be severely punished.
pay/face a heavy fine	People who park on double yellow lines face a heavy fine.
face the death penalty	If he is found guilty of murder, he will have to face the death penalty.
act as a deterrent	People often support the death penalty because they say it acts as a deterrent.
suffer the consequences	Anyone who commits a crime has to suffer the consequences.
a harsh penalty/sentence	Some judges are more likely to give harsh sentences than others.
a hard legal battle	After a hard legal battle, she won compensation for the accident.
win a case	You will need a very good lawyer if you are going to have any hope of winning your case.