법이나 규칙을 어긴 사람에게 처벌을 내리거나 징계하다.
To impose a legal or official punishment on someone for an offense.
예문:
"The government plans to penalise individuals who evade their income taxes."
"The committee may penalise members who disclose confidential information."
경쟁이나 상황에서 누군가에게 불리한 조건을 주거나 벌칙을 부과하다.
To put someone at a disadvantage or to impose a penalty in a game.
예문:
"The player was penalised for an intentional foul during the final minutes of the match."
"High interest rates often penalise young couples trying to buy their first home."