discipline
gb/dˈɪsəplən/ us/dˈɪsəplən/
B1
Английский
~ 2000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
action
1
self-control and obedience training
The act of teaching people to follow rules and control their behavior.
Модель употребления:
[someone] needs discipline
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discipline' with 'punishment'. Punishment is one tool used in discipline, but discipline is broader and includes guidance and training.
Синонимы
self-control (Focuses more on personal restraint rather than externally imposed rules.)
Антонимы
disorder (Refers to a lack of control or organization in behavior.)
Коллокации
strict discipline
|self-discipline
|maintain discipline
|enforce discipline
Темы
education
|parenting
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The teacher maintained strict discipline in the classroom.
- Good discipline is essential for a successful sports team.
- The army is known for its high level of discipline.
- His lack of discipline caused him to miss several deadlines.
Примеры для изучающих
- The class has good discipline.
- He needs more discipline to finish his work.
- Discipline is important in the army.
- Parents teach children discipline at home.
Существительное
B2
entity
2
field of academic study
A subject you can study at school or university.
Модель употребления:
a discipline such as [subject]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'discipline' with 'subject'—they are similar, but 'discipline' often refers to a broader, more formal area of study.
Синонимы
field (Less formal; often used in both academic and non-academic contexts.)
Антонимы
general knowledge (Knowledge not limited to a specific field or subject.)
Коллокации
academic discipline
|scientific discipline
|interdisciplinary
Темы
education
|science
Примеры
- Psychology is a relatively young academic discipline.
- The university offers courses in many disciplines.
- Her research bridges several scientific disciplines.
Примеры для изучающих
- Math is a difficult discipline.
- Biology is his favorite discipline.
- She studies two disciplines at the same time.
Глагол
B1
action
3
to train someone to obey rules
To teach someone to follow rules and behave well.
Модель употребления:
to discipline [someone] for [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes think 'discipline' as a verb always means 'punish', but it can also mean teaching and guiding behavior without punishment.
Синонимы
train (Emphasizes skill development, not necessarily behavior control.)
Антонимы
indulge (To allow someone to do whatever they want without control.)
Коллокации
discipline a child
|discipline employees
|discipline oneself
Темы
parenting
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Parents must discipline their children consistently.
- The coach disciplined the player for missing practice.
- She disciplined herself to wake up early every day.
Примеры для изучающих
- The teacher disciplines the students.
- Parents should discipline their kids.
- I try to discipline myself to study daily.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
discipline
IPA
GB/dˈɪsəplən/
US/dˈɪsəplən/
Слоги и ударение
dis - cip - line (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (dis)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: discipline
- Plural: discipline, disciplines
Verb
- Base: discipline
- 3rd Person Singular: disciplines
- Present Participle: disciplining
- Past: disciplined
Родственные слова
Forms
disciplines
noun
disciplining
verb
disciplined
verb
Core family
disciplinary
adjective
Related words
disciplinarian
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undisciplined
adjective
Advanced or less common
interdisciplinary
adjective C1
multidisciplinary
adjective C1
Выражения
academic discipline
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
field of academic study or research
A subject or area of knowledge taught in school or university.
Примеры
- Economics is an important academic discipline.
- Many academic disciplines overlap with each other.
enforce discipline
1/ɪnfˈɔɹs dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
make people follow rules strictly
To use authority to make sure people follow rules and behave well.
Примеры
- The new headmaster promised to enforce discipline at the school.
- The army enforces strict discipline among its soldiers.
maintain discipline
1/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
keep order and control of behavior
To keep people behaving well and following rules.
Примеры
- The manager struggled to maintain discipline among the workers.
- Teachers must maintain discipline in the classroom.
self-discipline
1/sˈɛlf dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
control over one's own actions
The ability to make yourself do what you should do, even when you don't want to.
Примеры
- It takes self-discipline to stick to a diet.
- Self-discipline is key to learning a new language.