self-discipline
UK/'self'disiplin/US
IELTS
Definitions
n.
The ability to control one's own behavior, impulses, and work without outside pressure
自律，不靠外力约束、自我管控行为和冲动的能力
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-one's own person or thing
+
disciplineroot
=self-discipline
self- (toward oneself) + discipline (training, control). The controller and the controlled are the same person — no coach or boss imposing rules, you impose order on yourself.
Common Collocations
- 1.exercise self-discipline践行自律
- 2.lack of self-discipline缺乏自律
- 3.strong self-discipline强大的自律性
- 4.develop self-discipline培养自律
Example Sentences
- 1.
Learning a language at home takes a lot of self-discipline.
- 2.
With more self-discipline, he could finish the project on time.
- 3.
Athletes build self-discipline through years of routine.