penalize
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/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/
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/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/
to punish someone for breaking a rule or law
The teacher will penalize students for late homework.
老師會因遲交作業而處罰學生。
to give a penalty in sports or games for breaking rules
The referee will penalize players for fouls.
裁判會對犯規的球員進行處罰。
to treat someone unfairly, putting them at a disadvantage
The new rules penalize small businesses unfairly.
新規定不公平地懲罰了小企業。