1 discipline /ˈdɪsəplən/ noun plural disciplines
plural disciplines
Learner's definition of DISCIPLINE
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a : control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior纪律；风纪；训导 b : a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders遵守纪律 c : behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set of rules or orders行为；表现 d : punishment for bad behavior惩罚；处分 2
[noncount] : the ability to keep working at something that is difficult自制力；自律能力 -
I tried learning the piano, but I lacked the discipline [=self-discipline] to stick with it.我曾尝试学习弹钢琴，但是我缺乏自我约束能力，坚持不下来。
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He doesn't have the discipline [=self-control] to stay on his diet.他没有坚持节食的自律能力。
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[count] : an activity that is done regularly as a way of training yourself to do something or to improve your behavior训练；锻炼 4
[count] : a field of study : a subject that is taught学科；教学科目 2 discipline /ˈdɪsəplən/ verb
disciplines; disciplined; disciplining
2 discipline
/ˈdɪsəplən/
verb
disciplines; disciplined; disciplining
Learner's definition of DISCIPLINE
[+ object]
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: to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed惩罚；处分 -
She was disciplined for misbehaving in class.她因上课不遵守纪律受到处分。
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He seems unwilling or unable to discipline his children.他好像不愿或无法惩罚孩子们。
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disciplining the troops惩罚士兵
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: to train (yourself) to do something by controlling your behavior训练；管教；克制
— disciplined
adjective [more disciplined; most disciplined] -
I'm not disciplined enough to exercise every day.我自我要求不够严格，做不到每天坚持锻炼身体。
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We need a more disciplined approach if the program is to be successfully implemented.要想使这项计划顺利落实，我们需要一套更为严格的办法。
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an orderly and disciplined mind头脑清醒、训练有素的人