discipline
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3684 in the learning path
纪律；自律
Definitions
n. Controlled behaviour achieved by following rules or managing yourself.
纪律；自律
n. A particular field of study or knowledge.
学科
v. To punish misconduct or train someone to follow rules.
惩戒；训练自律
Example
Practising the piano every morning takes patience and discipline.
每天早晨练钢琴需要耐心和自律。
Universities increasingly encourage collaboration between researchers from different disciplines to address complex environmental challenges.
大学越来越鼓励不同学科的研究人员开展合作，以应对复杂的环境挑战。
Collocations
- self-discipline
- maintain discipline
- academic discipline
- discipline yourself to do something
Word family
- disciplined (adj.)
- disciplinary (adj.)
- self-discipline (n.)
- undisciplined (adj.)
Usage tip
表示纪律通常不可数；表示学科时可数。
FAQ
- What does discipline mean?
- Controlled behaviour achieved by following rules or managing yourself. A particular field of study or knowledge. To punish misconduct or train someone to follow rules.
- How is discipline pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪsəplɪn/, US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
