chasten

[US]/ˈtʃeɪsn/
[UK]/ˈtʃeɪsn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. 惩罚(某人)(使之改正或改进);惩戒遏制(某人);制止净化
Word Forms
现在分词chastening
过去分词chastened
第三人称单数chastens
过去式chastened
复数chastens

Phrases & Collocations

chasten one's spirit

磨炼一个人的精神

chasten someone's behavior

磨练某人的行为

chasten the mind

磨炼思想

chasten the heart

磨炼心灵

Example Sentences

chasten a proud spirit.

抑制傲慢的个性

chasten a careless writing style.

使随便草率的文风变得简洁朴实

the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops.

最近的失败使主管的态度有所收敛。

He was chastened by the traffic accident; he had nearly died.

他在这场车祸中受到了教训,车祸几乎使他送了命。

either she was feeling chastened or she was doing a good act.

要不就是她学乖了,要不就是她装出来的。

What have I done to be chastened in this manner?” A word with thee, O murmurer!

容我向这些人说一句话──你怎敢向上帝这样顶撞不服?

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