castigation

[,kæstə'geʃən]
  • n. 惩罚;苛评;修订

英文词源


castigation (n.)
late 14c., castigacioun, from Latin castigationem (nominative castigatio) "a correcting, reproof, chastizing," noun of action from past participle stem of castigare (see castigate).

双语例句


1. Some people believe that work is a better means of order and discipline than chain and castigation.
有些人认为要使犯人遵纪守法劳动是比镣铐和惩罚更有效的手段.

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