penalize
(UK usually penalise) ['pi:.nə.laɪz] verb transitive
CAUSE DISADVANTAGE 使不利
■to cause someone a disadvantage 使处于不利地位•The present tax system penalizes poor people.现行税收制度对穷人不利。 •The scheme should ensure that borrowers are not penalized by sudden rises in mortgage rates.该计划应确保贷款者不会因分期贷款利率突然上升而陷入困境。
(UK usually penalise) ['pi:.nə.laɪz] verb transitive
PUNISH 惩罚
■to punish someone for breaking a rule （因犯规）处罚，惩罚•He was penalized early in the match for dangerous play.他在比赛开始后不久因危险动作而受到处罚。 |