[with obj.](一般作 be chastened)(of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on (责难,不幸)遏制;使缓和 the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops. 最近的失败使主管的态度有所收敛。 [as adj. chastening]a chastening experience. 一次磨炼。 ■(archaic)(especially of God) discipline; punish (古)(尤指上帝)惩戒,惩罚
派生 chastener noun 语源
early 16th cent.: from an obsolete verb chaste, from Old French chastier, from Latin castigare 'castigate', from castus 'morally pure, chaste'