释义 |
penalize
—penalize (UK USUALLY penalise) /ˈpiː.nə.laɪz/
Ⅰ verb [T] (CAUSE DISADVANTAGE) ↑Verb Endings for penalize ► F0 to cause someone a disadvantage: » The present tax system penalizes poor people.» The scheme should ensure that borrowers are not penalized by sudden rises in mortgage rates.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantage
Ⅱ verb [T] (PUNISH) ↑Verb Endings for penalize ► F0 to punish someone for breaking a rule: » He was penalized early in the match for dangerous play.Thesaurus+: ↑Punishing and punishments , ↑Punishing by causing pain , ↑Hitting and beating |