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chasten

/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

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verb

惩罚，管教，磨练。

To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

Examples :

"The teacher had to chasten the students for talking during the exam, hoping it would make them more respectful of the rules in the future. "

老师不得不惩戒那些考试时说话的学生，希望这能让他们将来更加尊重考场纪律。

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verb

使纯洁, 净化

To make chaste; to purify.

Examples :

"The strict rules of the monastery helped to chasten the young man's wild behavior. "

修道院严格的规矩帮助这个年轻人变得更加纯洁，改掉了他放荡不羁的行为。

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verb

惩罚，训诫。

To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.

Examples :

"The teacher chastened the student for plagiarizing their essay, hoping to teach them the importance of original work. "

老师因为学生抄袭论文而训诫了他，希望教导他原创作品的重要性。

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verb

约束，磨练，使谦逊。

To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.

Examples :

"The scolding from his teacher chastened Mark, and he didn't talk back again in class. "

老师的批评使马克变得谦逊了，之后上课他再也不顶嘴了。

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