| 单词 | chasten | 
| 释义 | chas·ten    (chāsən)tr.v.  chas·tened, chas·ten·ing, chas·tens  1.  To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task. 2.  To restrain; subdue: chasten a proud spirit. 3.  To rid of excess; refine or purify: chasten a careless writing style. [Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigāre; see  CASTIGATE.] chasten·er n.  | 
	
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