mete/mi:t; mit/ v (phr v) mete sth out (to sb) (fml 文) give or administer (punishment, rewards, etc) 给予, 加以（惩罚、 奖励等） The judge meted out severe penalties. 法官对犯人予以严惩. Justice was meted out to the offenders. 犯人均已绳之以法.
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