原汁原味学英语：dis·ci·pline

dis·ci·pline\ˈdi-sə-plən\

noun

: control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior

: a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders

: behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set of rules or orders

Full Definition

1 : punishment

2 obsolete : instruction

3 : a field of study

4 : training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character

5 a : control gained by enforcing obedience or order

b : orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior

c : self-control

6 : a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity

dis·ci·plin·al \-plə-nəl\ adjective

Examples

The teacher has a hard time maintaining discipline in the classroom.

The troops were praised for their dedication and discipline.

Some parents feel that the school's principal has been too harsh in meting out discipline.

Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin disciplina teaching, learning, from discipulus pupil.

First use: 13th century

Synonyms: area, arena, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, field, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Antonyms: disinhibition, incontinence, unconstraint

dis·ci·pline\ˈdi-sə-plən\

verb

: to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed

: to train (yourself) to do something by controlling your behavior

Full Definition

transitive verb

1 : to punish or penalize for the sake of enforcing obedience and perfecting moral character

2 : to train or develop by instruction and exercise especially in self-control

3 a : to bring (a group) under control <discipline troops>

b : to impose order upon <serious writers discipline and refine their writing styles>

synonyms see punish, teach

Other forms: dis·ci·plined; dis·ci·plin·ing

dis·ci·plin·er noun

Examples

She was disciplined for misbehaving in class.

He seems unwilling or unable to discipline his children.

I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less.

Origin: (see 1discipline ).

First use: 14th century

Synonyms: castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, punish, penalize

Antonyms: excuse, pardon, spare

原汁原味学英语：dis·ci·pline