chastening

• 名词，指因犯错而受到的责备或训诫，通常意在纠正或使某人谦卑。

A noun referring to a rebuke or reprimand given to someone for making a mistake, often intended to correct or humble them.

1. Rebuke or correctionC1formal

   A reprimand or punishment intended to correct someone's behavior or make them realize their mistake.

   责备或纠正

   • The chastening from his boss made him reconsider his approach.
   • She received a harsh chastening for her careless mistake.
   • The chastening was necessary to teach him a lesson.

   同义词admonishmentcastigationchidingcorrectiondisciplinepunishmentrebukereprimandscoldingupbraiding

• 动词，指通过惩罚、责罚或使其经历困难来惩戒、管教或纠正某人，使其行为或品格得到改善；也可指抑制、磨炼或使谦卑。

A verb used to indicate the act of disciplining, correcting, or subduing someone, often through punishment or hardship, with the aim of improving their behavior or character.

1. Censure severelyC1formal

   To criticize or reprimand someone harshly for their actions or behavior.

   严厉谴责

   • The teacher chastened the student for cheating on the exam.
   • He was chastened by his boss for missing the deadline.
   • The committee chastened the official for his misconduct.

   同义词admonishberatecastigatechastiserebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   反义词applaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Restrain or subdueC1formal

   To bring someone under control, often by making them feel less proud or confident.

   管束

   • The defeat chastened the team's arrogance.
   • Her harsh words chastened his enthusiasm.
   • The experience chastened his reckless behavior.

   同义词checkcurbhumblerestrainsubduetame

   反义词cheeremboldenencourageinspire

3. Correct by punishment or disciplineC1formal

   To discipline or punish someone in order to improve their behavior or character.

   惩戒

   • Parents often chasten their children to teach them right from wrong.
   • The law chastens those who break it with fines or imprisonment.
   • He was chastened by the consequences of his actions.

   同义词admonishcastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinepunishrebukereprimandreprove

   反义词encouragelaudpraisereward