lowering of a mark

• 扣分

lowering of a mark的用法和样例：

例句

1. She was penalized for a spelling mistake or a misplaced accent.
   她因错误的拼写或标错的重音而被扣分。
2. Different offences have a different number of demerit points.
   对于不同的违规行为有不同的扣分。