| 单词 | discipline |
| 释义 | noun | verb disciplinediscipline1 /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ ●●○ noun 1[uncountable] a way of training someone to control his or her behavior and obey rules: Children need discipline.2[uncountable] controlled behavior in which people obey rules and orders, especially in institutions such as schools, the army, etc.: There was a lack of discipline in some army units. He imposed tough discipline and demanded better results. Teachers are expected to maintain discipline.3[uncountable] the ability to control your own behavior and way of working: Working from home requires a good deal of discipline. Martial arts teach respect, discipline, and cooperation. → see also self-discipline4[countable] a way of training your mind or learning to control your behavior: Disciplines such as yoga improve mental and physical fitness.discipline for Learning poetry is a good discipline for the memory.5[uncountable] punishment for not obeying rules SYN punishment: Employees who joined the strike face discipline.6[countable] an area of knowledge or teaching, especially one such as history, chemistry, mathematics, etc. that is studied at a college or university: the basic scientific disciplines of physics and chemistry [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French descepline, from Latin disciplina teaching, learning] noun | verb disciplinediscipline2 ●○○ verb [transitive] 1to punish someone for not obeying rules: Six workers were disciplined last year for not doing their jobs.2to train someone to obey rules and control his or her own behavior: It is the parents’ duty to discipline their children.3discipline yourself (to do something) to control the way you work or how regularly you do something, because you know it is good for you |
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