惩罚性赔偿制度以其独特的功能,在英美法系国家中被广泛的认可。本文通过对惩罚性赔偿功能的介绍及其理论与实践价值的阐述,论证了我国应扩大惩罚性赔偿的适用范围,并在构成要件、惩罚性赔偿数额的确定等方面对该项制度提出了完善建议。 Punitive damages system has been widely recognized by common law countries in the world due to its unique function. By introducing the function of punitive damages and the value of its theory and practice, this article demonstrates that our country should expand the scope of punitive damages, and put forward the perfection of this system in the aspects of constitutional requirements and the determination of the amount of punitive damages Suggest.