Forfeit【v.】

1. to be forced to give up something as a consequence of an action or situation由于某种行为或情况而被迫放弃某物或失去某物

He forfeited his right to the property by failing to pay the taxes.

他因未缴纳税款而丧失了财产权。

The company forfeited its license for non-compliance with regulations.

该公司因不遵守规定而被吊销执照。

—> forfeit【n.】

1. something that is lost or given up as a penalty for a fault, mistake, or failure因过错、错误或失败而失去或放弃的东西

He had to pay a forfeit for breaking the rules.

他因违反规则而不得不支付罚金。

2. the act of losing or giving up something as a penalty因惩罚而失去或放弃某物的行为

The forfeit of his property was the consequence of his crime.

他财产的丧失是他犯罪的后果。

—> forfeit【adj.】

1. lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect因犯错或疏忽而被没收或放弃的

The team had to pay a forfeit deposit due to their late arrival.

由于迟到，该队不得不支付一笔罚金。