"chastisement" in Chinese (Simplified)
惩罚训斥
Definition
惩罚指严厉地处罚或批评某人，通常是为了纠正他们的行为。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Chastisement' 属于正式用语，经常出现在书面、宗教或历史背景。日常更常说“惩罚”或“训斥”。既可指身体上的惩戒，也可指言语上的批评，现代更常见为言语批评。
Examples
The teacher gave the boy a chastisement for talking in class.
老师因为男孩在课堂上说话给了他**惩罚**。
His parents believed in strict chastisement when he broke the rules.
他违反规定时，父母相信严格的**惩罚**。
She feared her mistake would bring chastisement from her boss.
她担心她的错误会招致老板的**训斥**。
After the incident, his father’s chastisement was more verbal than physical.
事件发生后，他父亲的**惩罚**更多是言语上的而非身体上的。
The harsh chastisement she received made her rethink her choices.
她受到的严厉**惩罚**让她重新思考自己的选择。
Online, people can face public chastisement for even small mistakes.
在网上，人们甚至会因小错误而面临公开的**批评**。