discipline /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( disciplining, disciplined, disciplines )

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not. 纪律

  例：

  Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of governing bodies.

  秩序与纪律已交由管控机构负责。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Discipline is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying particular rules or standards. 自律

  例：

  It was that image of calm, control, and discipline that appealed to millions of voters.

  正是那冷静、克制和自律的形象吸引了数以百万计的选民。

• 3. 

  N-VAR 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. 训练; 磨练

  例：

  The discipline of studying music can help children develop good work habits and improve self-esteem.

  学习音乐的规范训练能帮助孩子们养成良好的做事习惯和增强自尊心。

• 4. 

  V-T If someone is disciplined for something that they have done wrong, they are punished for it. 处罚

  例：

  The workman was disciplined by his company but not dismissed.

  这名工人被他的公司处罚了，但没有被开除。

• 5. 

  V-T If you discipline yourself to do something, you train yourself to behave and work in a strictly controlled and regular way. 训练

  例：

  Discipline yourself to check your messages once a day or every couple of days.

  训练你自己每天或每两天查看一次你的留言。

• 6. 

  N-COUNT A discipline is a particular area of study, especially a subject of study in a college or university. (尤指大学里的) 学科 [正式]

  例：

  We're looking for people from a wide range of disciplines.

  我们正在寻找各类学科的人才。