penalize
US /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/
UK /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/
动词
1.
处罚, 惩罚
subject to a penalty or punishment
示例:
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The referee decided to penalize the player for a foul.
裁判决定处罚犯规的球员。
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Companies that pollute the environment should be heavily penalized.
污染环境的公司应该受到严厉惩罚。
2.
不利于, 使处于劣势
put at a disadvantage
示例:
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The new tax laws will penalize small businesses.
新的税法将不利于小企业。
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Lack of experience can penalize job applicants.
缺乏经验可能会不利于求职者。
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