castigation

英[ˌkæstɪ'ɡeɪʃn] 美[ˌkæstɪ'ɡeɪʃn]
  • n. 惩罚;苛评
GRE
Noun:
  1. a severe scolding

  2. verbal punishment

1. 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.

来自《简明英汉词典》

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. Some people believe that work is a better means of order and discipline than chains and castigation for criminals.
      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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