penalize
UK/'pi:nəlaɪz/US/'pi:nәlaiz/
GREB2
释义
v.
To impose a penalty on someone for breaking a rule.
处罚，惩罚。
v.
To put at a disadvantage: the system penalizes part-time workers.
使处于不利地位：这套制度对兼职者不利。
词根拆分
词根派生penal惩罚，刑罚，痛苦
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-ize与...有关的，具有...性质的
=penalize
penal + -ize（使/做）= 施加处罚。penal/penalty 的透明派生。
常用搭配
- 1.penalize for因……处罚
- 2.heavily penalize重罚
- 3.unfairly penalize不公平地处罚
例句
- 1.
Drivers are penalized for speeding.
超速的司机会受到处罚。
- 2.
The tax rules unfairly penalize the self-employed.
这些税则对自雇者不公平地不利。