castigation

英[ˌkæstɪ\'ɡeɪʃn]
美[ˌkæstɪ\'ɡeɪʃn]
GRE

基本释义

n.
严厉的责骂、批评或惩罚; 修订

词性变化

实用例句

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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英英释义

Noun
  • 1. a severe scolding

  • 2. verbal punishment