sanction/ 'sæŋkʃən /

1.noun [c] 
(punishment) 制裁

2.noun [u] 
(approval) 批准

3.vt.
(give approval to) 批准

4.n pl
sanctions 国际制裁

sanctions against
对…的制裁
to impose sanctions (on {or} against)
(对…)实施制裁