chastening

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ/
詞頻
難度
標籤 RARE
adjective
R

causing someone to feel regret or shame for their actions

The defeat was a chastening experience for the team.

這次失利對球隊來說是一次謙遜的經歷。

translation

adj. 懲戒