音标:[ˈtʃeɪsənz] ;
v. 惩罚(某人)(使之改正或改进)( chasten的第三人称单数 ); 惩戒; 遏制(某人); 制止
v censure severely
v restrain
v correct by punishment or discipline

chasten的用法和样例:

例句

  1. I have learned a lot from the chastening experience.我从这个可以引以为戒的经历中学到了很多。
  2. He was chastened by his failure.他因失败而得到了教训。

经典引文

  • The love Wherewith we love the Heaven that chastens us.

    出自:Tennyson
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