penalize

动词 penalize:

1. impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
   同义词：punish, penalise

1. People who drive when they are drunk should be heavily penalized.
   对酒醉开车者应予重罚。
2. The new law penalizes the poorest members of society.
   新法规对社会中最贫困者不 利。

pe.nal.ize

v.tr.（及物动词）
pe.nal.ized,pe.nal.iz.ing,pe.nal.iz.es
To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or an official regulation.See Synonyms at punish
使受处罚：尤指由于犯法或违反官方法令而受处罚参见 punish
To impose a handicap on; place at a disadvantage.
设障碍；使处于不利地位

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pe.naliza.tion