| 释义 |
chasten
KK:[`tʃesṇ] DJ:[`tʃeisn]
vt.
1. (为了使人改正或变好而)惩罚(人); 磨炼
He was chastened by the accident; he had nearly died.
那次事故使他变得谨慎了; 当时他差点送命。
2. 抑制, 节制; 使和缓
Age has chastened his violent temper.
随着年龄的增长, 他暴躁的脾气变温和了。
3. 使纯洁; 洗炼(文体)
动变: chastened; chastened; chastening |