The decision would mean that Microsoft avoids another hefty penalty.

此计划可使微软免受另一项巨大罚款。

youdao

I highly doubt Verizon can culturally sell much of anything which does not require a multi-year commitment and does not come with a hefty early cancellation penalty.

我高度怀疑Verizon能否将没有多年承诺的产品卖出去，并且不带有任何的惩罚措施。

youdao

The huge short term balance sheet risk that JPMorgan is undertaking is compensated by the hefty penalty if the deal breaks down.

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More recently, the agency agreed to settle with the building's owner rather than risk a hefty penalty, people familiar with the matter said.

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Second, it puts the government lawyers on a slippery slope, by forcing them explain why the U.S., if it can require individuals to get health care coverage, cannot also mandate that everyone eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, or enroll in yoga classes or pay a hefty penalty if they do not.

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