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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

discipline

英  [ˈdɪsɪplɪn]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词

  • disciplines

    1. [U 不可数名词] 纪律

    Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not.

    双语例句

    例：

    Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of governing bodies.

    秩序与纪律已交由管控机构负责。

    2. [U 不可数名词] 自律

    Discipline is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying particular rules or standards.

    近义词

    self-control

    双语例句

    例：

    It was that image of calm, control, and discipline that appealed to millions of voters.

    正是那冷静、克制和自律的形象吸引了数以百万计的选民。

    3. [C, U 有变体名词] 训练 , 磨练

    If you refer to an activity or situation as a discipline, you mean that, in order to be successful in it, you need to behave in a strictly controlled way and obey particular rules or standards.

    双语例句

    例：

    The discipline of studying music can help children develop good work habits and improve self-esteem.

    学习音乐的规范训练能帮助孩子们养成良好的做事习惯和增强自尊心。

    4. [C 可数名词] （尤指大学里的）学科

    A discipline is a particular area of study, especially a subject of study in a college or university.

    近义词

    subject , area , speciality

    双语例句

    例：

    We're looking for people from a wide range of disciplines.

    我们正在寻找各类学科的人才。

    例：

    the study of economics as an academic discipline.

    将经济学研究作为一门学术课程。

    VERB. 动词

  • disciplines , disciplining , disciplined

    1. [T 及物动词] 处罚

    If someone is disciplined for something that they have done wrong, they are punished for it.

    双语例句

    例：

    The workman was disciplined by his company but not dismissed.

    这名工人被他的公司处罚了，但没有被开除。

    2. [T 及物动词] 训练 , 管教 , 自律

    If you discipline yourself to do something, you train yourself to behave and work in a strictly controlled and regular way.

    双语例句

    例：

    Discipline yourself to check your messages once a day or every couple of days.

    训练你自己每天或每两天查看一次你的留言。

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