chasten
英 ['tʃeɪs(ə)n]
美 ['tʃesn]
词性
动词
基本解释
v.磨炼
网络释义
磨礼；惩罚；使谦逊；使谦卑；使受教育；使受惩罚
例证
1. The failure chastened him and made him more determined to succeed.（这次失败使他变得更加坚决要成功。）
2. The teacher's criticism chastened the student and made him realize his mistakes.（老师的批评使学生反省，并让他意识到自己的错误。）