chasten
US /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/
UK /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/
動詞
抑制, 懲戒, 使謙遜
to have a restraining or moderating effect on
範例:
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The experience of failure can chasten one's arrogance.
失敗的經歷可以抑制一個人的傲慢。
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He was chastened by the criticism and decided to work harder.
他被批評所警醒，決定更加努力工作。