We should inflict severe chastisement on criminals. 我们应该对罪犯施加严厉的惩罚。
I think the chastisement to him is too critical. 我认为对他的惩罚太严厉了。
I think the chastisement to him is too critical. 我认为对他的惩罚太严厉了。
chastisement
[ noun ]
verbal punishment
<noun.act>
a rebuke for making a mistake
<noun.communication>
Chastisement \Chas"tise*ment\, n. [From {Chastise}.] The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
Shall I so much dishonor my fair stars, On equal terms to give him chastesement! --Shak.
I have borne chastisement; I will not offend any more. --Job xxxiv. 31.
Some Bush administration officials believe such public chastisement is counterproductive because it encourages some Fed officials to assert their independence from the White House.