법이나 규칙을 어긴 것에 대해 처벌을 하거나 벌을 주다.
To subject someone to a form of punishment for an offense or wrongdoing.
예문:
"The school reserves the right to penalize students for any form of plagiarism."
"Drivers who exceed the speed limit will be heavily penalized."
어떤 사람을 불리한 상황에 처하게 하거나 불이익을 주다.
To put someone at an unfair disadvantage or in an unfavorable position.
예문:
"The current grading system tends to penalize students who struggle with standardized tests."
"High interest rates often penalize young couples trying to buy their first home."
경기 도중 규칙을 위반한 선수나 팀에게 벌칙을 부여하다.
To punish a player or team for breaking rules in a sport or game.
예문:
"The referee penalized the player for a late hit."
"Our team was penalized for having too many players on the field."
특정 행위를 법적으로 처벌 가능한 범죄로 규정하다.
To make an action or behavior legally punishable by law.
예문:
"New legislation was introduced to penalize the dumping of toxic waste into the ocean."
"This statute penalizes any form of insider trading."