chastening 

英汉解释

adj. 精练的；惩罚性的；矫正性的
v. 惩罚；遏制；使…精炼（chasten的ing形式）

同义词

n. chastisement，correction

参考例句

1. She has been chastened by all kinds of experiences in life.
她一生中经历了各种各样的磨难。
2. Appreciate the person who disciplined you, for chastening your mind.
感激伤害你的人，因为他磨练了你心志。
3. Even after its chastening experience in Iraq, the strongest of these is America.
即便美国在伊拉克尝到了苦头，但它仍是其中最强大的一方。

英英解释

n.
  1. a rebuke for making a mistake

网络释义

chastening
矫正性的; 惩罚性的; 惩戒;
chastening punitive
惩罚性的;