penalize
penalise, v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被動語態(tài)]
~ sb (for sth) punish sb for breaking a rule or law, esp (in games and sports) by giving an advantage to his opponent (因犯規(guī)或違法)處罰某人; (尤指比賽中)判罰
People who drive when they are drunk should be heavily penalized. 對酒醉開車者應予重罰.
He was penalized for a foul on the striker, eg A free kick was awarded to the striker's team. 他因?qū)η颁h犯規(guī)而受罰(如對方球隊獲踢任意球).
2 [Tn] put (sb) at a disadvantage; handicap (sb) unfairly 使(某人)處不利地位; 不正當?shù)胤恋K(某人)
The new law penalizes the poorest members of society. 新法規(guī)對社會中最貧困者不 利.
3 [Tn] make (sth) punishable by law 使(某事)可以刑法論處.