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chas·ten AHD[chāʹsən] D.J.[ˈtʃeɪsən]K.K.[ˈtʃesən]v.tr.（及物动词）chas.tened, chas.ten.ing, chas.tens - To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.申斥，斥责：通过惩罚或责备使改正；申斥
- To restrain; subdue:抑制；使顺从：chasten a proud spirit.抑制傲慢的个性
- To rid of excess; refine or purify:去除累赘；净化，纯化：chasten a careless writing style.使随便草率的文风变得简洁朴实
- Alteration of obsolete chaste 废语 chaste的变化
- from Middle English chasten, chastien 源自 中古英语 chasten, chastien
- from Old French chastiier 源自 古法语 chastiier
- from Latin castigāre * see castigate 源自 拉丁语 castigāre * 参见 castigate
chasʹtener n.（名词） |