If it is true, and if there is hard evidence, then I think those involved should pay a heavy penalty for it because it's disgraceful.

如果这些都是真的，有了铁证，我想那些卷入其中的人们需要重罚。

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Congress used heavy penalty in rough times and adopted the heavily disputed SOX act to strengthen the requirement for information disclosure in order to protect the interest of investors.

美国国会乱世用重典，出台了备受争议的《SOX法案》，加强对公司信息披露的要求，最大程度保护投资者利益。

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The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine.

超速驾驶可能会被处以高额罚款。

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But as those rigid exchange rates require high interest rates, they impose a heavy penalty on growth.

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The Soccernews predictions came in last, paying a heavy penalty for predicting that Uruguay and Switzerland would top their respective groups.

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The Knights suffered a heavy penalty count in last week's defeat at Dewsbury and Ratcliffe believes that has not helped matters.

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