discipline

noun

1. 训练；训导；纪律；风纪
   the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that results from this training
   1. The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline.
      这所学校因纪律严格而名闻遐迩。
   2. Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits.
      新兵受严格的纪律约束。
   3. She keeps good discipline in class.
      她严格执行课堂纪律。
2. 训练方法；行为准则；符合准则的行为
   a method of training your mind or body or of controlling your behaviour; an area of activity where this is necessary
   1. Yoga is a good discipline for learning to relax.
      瑜伽是一种学习放松的有效方法。
3. 自制力；遵守纪律
   the ability to control your behaviour or the way you live, work, etc.
   1. He'll never get anywhere working for himself─he's got no discipline.
      他为自己工作是不会有什么成就的——他毫无自制力。
4. 知识领域；（尤指大学的）学科，科目
   an area of knowledge; a subject that people study or are taught, especially in a university

verb

1. 惩罚；处罚
   to punish sb for sth they have done
   1. The officers were disciplined for using racist language.
      这些军官因使用种族歧视性语言而受到惩罚。
2. 训练；训导；管教
   to train sb, especially a child, to obey particular rules and control the way they behave
   1. a guide to the best ways of disciplining your child
      管教子女最佳方法指南
3. 自我控制；严格要求（自己）
   to control the way you behave and make yourself do things that you believe you should do
   1. He disciplined himself to exercise at least three times a week.
      他规定自己每周至少锻炼三次。
   2. Dieting is a matter of disciplining yourself.
      节食是自我控制的问题。

1. N-UNCOUNT 训练;纪律;风纪
   Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not.
   1. Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of headmasters and governing bodies.
      维持秩序和纪律的工作已交接给了校长和管理机构了。
   2. ...discipline problems in the classroom.
      课堂纪律问题
2. N-UNCOUNT 自制力;遵守纪律
   Discipline is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying particular rules or standards.
   1. It was that image of calm and discipline that appealed to voters.
      正是那个冷静、自律的形象打动了选民。
3. N-VAR 训练;磨炼
   If you refer to an activity or situation as a discipline, you mean that, in order to be successful in it, you need to behave in a strictly controlled way and obey particular rules or standards.
   1. ...inner disciplines like transcendental meditation...
      内省，如冥思静坐
   2. The discipline of studying music can help children develop good work habits.
      音乐学习中的训练可以帮助孩子们培养好的工作习惯。
4. VERB 惩罚;处罚;处分
   If someone is disciplined for something that they have done wrong, they are punished for it.
   1. The workman was disciplined by his company but not dismissed...
      那个工人受到了公司的处罚，但并没有被解雇。
   2. Her husband had at last taken a share in disciplining the boy.
      她的丈夫最后也加了进来一起教训那个男孩。
5. VERB 训练;训导;管教
   If you discipline yourself to do something, you train yourself to behave and work in a strictly controlled and regular way.
   1. Out on the course you must discipline yourself to let go of detailed theory...
      在高尔夫球场上，你必须训练自己做到不拘泥于细枝末节的理论。
   2. I'm very good at disciplining myself.
      我能做到严格自律。
6. N-COUNT (尤指大学里的)学科，科目
   A discipline is a particular area of study, especially a subject of study in a college or university.
   1. You've got to make sure that people work together across disciplines...
      你必须确保让那些出身不同学科的人一起共事。
   2. We're looking for people from a wide range of disciplines.
      我们需要各个学科的人才。
7. See also: self-discipline

1. He said the introduction of market discipline to the economy was not a magic cure-all for its problems
   他说把市场规范引入该国经济，并不是解决其经济问题的灵丹妙药。
2. A decision was taken to discipline Marshall
   已作出对马歇尔进行处罚的决定。
3. Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of headmasters and governing bodies.
   维持秩序和纪律的工作已交接给了校长和管理机构了。
4. It was that image of calm and discipline that appealed to voters.
   正是那个冷静、自律的形象打动了选民。
5. The discipline of studying music can help children develop good work habits.
   音乐学习中的训练可以帮助孩子们培养好的工作习惯。
6. The workman was disciplined by his company but not dismissed
   那个工人受到了公司的处罚，但并没有被解雇。
7. Her husband had at last taken a share in disciplining the boy.
   她的丈夫最后也加了进来一起教训那个男孩。
8. Out on the course you must discipline yourself to let go of detailed theory
   在高尔夫球场上，你必须训练自己做到不拘泥于细枝末节的理论。
9. I'm very good at disciplining myself.
   我能做到严格自律。
10. You've got to make sure that people work together across disciplines
    你必须确保让那些出身不同学科的人一起共事。
11. We're looking for people from a wide range of disciplines.
    我们需要各个学科的人才。
12. The orchestra has more discipline now, but at the expense of spirit.
    那个管弦乐团现在更有纪律性了，却丧失了灵魂。
13. Hospital discipline was broken. Amy would have to explain herself
    破坏了医院的纪律，埃米将不得不为自己辩解。
14. Chen was an initiate of a Chinese spiritual discipline.
    陈是某个中国神学领域的新入门者。
15. Running a kitchen involves a great deal of discipline and speed
    料理好厨房需要把一切都安排得规规矩矩，且要讲求速度。
16. Discipline problems are by no means restricted to children in families dependent on benefits
    绝不只是依靠救济金生活的家庭的孩子才有纪律问题。
17. Discipline was the new coach's secret weapon.
    严格的训练是新任教练的秘密武器。
18. Children who have a positive self-image are less likely to present behaviour and discipline problems.
    自我感觉良好的孩子较少出现行为和纪律上的问题。
19. All children need discipline, to know where they stand.
    所有孩子都需要管教，让他们知道别人如何看待自己。
20. The tribunal is unique because Mr Jones is not subject to the normal police discipline code.
    因为琼斯先生不受一般的治安条例法规约束，所以专门设立了特别法庭。
21. Discipline is a necessary, but certainly not a sufficient condition for learning to take place.
    纪律是有必要的，但绝对不是保证学习成效的充分条件。
22. Soldiers are governed by military discipline.
    士兵受军纪约束。
23. It would be corrupting military discipline to leave him unpunished.
    不惩治他会败坏军纪。
24. A sapling needs pruning, a child discipline.
    小树要砍，小孩要管。
25. A little discipline would do him a world of good.
    略加惩处对他会大有好处。
26. Everyone should keep discipline and you are no exception.
    每个人都应该遵守纪律，你也毫无例外。
27. Children need discipline, but they need guidance even more.
    孩子要管，但更要引导。
28. The teacher can't keep discipline in her classroom.
    那位教师无法维持课堂纪律。
29. Soldiers have to learn discipline.
    军人必须学会遵守纪律。
30. Financial discipline is lax.
    财政纪律松驰。

noun

1. training to improve strength or self-control

2. the act of punishing
   1. the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

   Synonym:    correction

3. the trait of being well behaved
   1. he insisted on discipline among the troops

4. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
   1. he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
   2. for such a plan to work requires discipline

5. a branch of knowledge
   1. in what discipline is his doctorate?
   2. teachers should be well trained in their subject
   3. anthropology is the study of human beings

   Synonym:    subjectsubject areasubject fieldfieldfield of studystudybailiwick

verb

1. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
   1. The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

   Synonym:    correctsort out

2. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice
   1. Parents must discipline their children
   2. Is this dog trained?

   Synonym:    traincheckcondition