“处以罚款”常见的英文表达有 “impose a fine” 或 “levy a fine” 。
impose a fine:强调采取强制手段施加罚款这一行为。例如:The court imposed a heavy fine on the company for environmental violations.(法院因该公司违反环境法规而对其处以高额罚款。)
levy a fine:侧重于依法正式征收罚款的动作。例如:The local government has the authority to levy fines for illegal parking.(地方政府有权对非法停车行为处以罚款 。)