discipline
n
1
(a) [U] training, esp of the mind and character, aimed at producing self-control, obedience, etc 訓(xùn)練, 鍛練, 磨練(尤指在智力和品德方面)
school discipline 學(xué)校的訓(xùn)練
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. 新兵受到嚴(yán)格的訓(xùn)練.
monastic discipline 僧侶的修行.
(b) [U] result of such training; ordered behaviour, eg of schoolchildren, soldiers 紀(jì)律; 風(fēng)紀(jì)
The soldiers showed perfect discipline under fire. 士兵在槍林彈雨中嚴(yán)守軍紀(jì).
The children are happy at the school, but they lack discipline. 孩子們在學(xué)校里很快活, 但很散漫.
2 [C]
(a) method by which training may be given 訓(xùn)練方式
Yoga is a good discipline for learning to relax. 要學(xué)會(huì)身心松弛, 瑜珈功是一種有效的鍛煉方法.
(b) set rules for conduct 行為準(zhǔn)則.
3 [U] punishment 處罰; 處分: the teacher's cruel discipline 該教師施予的殘酷處罰.
4 [C] branch of knowledge; subject of instruction 學(xué)科; 教學(xué)科目
scientific disciplines 科學(xué)科目.
discipline v
1 [Tn, Cn.t] train (sb/sth) to be obedient, self-controlled, skilful, etc 訓(xùn)練, 訓(xùn)導(dǎo), 管教(某人[某物])
a well/badly disciplined orchestra, football team, etc 訓(xùn)練有素的[缺乏訓(xùn)練的]管弦樂隊(duì)、 足球隊(duì)等
Parents have to discipline their children. 做父母的須管教子女.
You must discipline yourself to finish your work on time. 你必須嚴(yán)格要求自己按時(shí)完成任務(wù).
2 [Tn] punish (sb) 處罰, 處分(某人)
The teacher disciplined the class by giving them extra homework. 那教師布置額外的家庭作業(yè)來處罰學(xué)生.