chasten

chasten
[ˈtʃeɪs(ə)n]
verb
  1. [with obj.](一般作 be chastened)(of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on
    （责难，不幸）遏制；使缓和
    the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops.
    最近的失败使主管的态度有所收敛。
    [as adj. chastening]a chastening experience.
    一次磨炼。
    ■(archaic)(especially of God) discipline; punish
    (古)（尤指上帝）惩戒，惩罚
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chastener
noun
语源
  1. early 16th cent.: from an obsolete verb chaste, from Old French chastier, from Latin castigare 'castigate', from castus 'morally pure, chaste'
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