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self-discipline

🇬🇧 UK/'self'disiplin/🇺🇸 US
IELTS

Definitions

n.

The ability to control one's own behavior and impulses in order to achieve goals.

自律,自我约束

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
selfone's own person or thing
+
-other
+
disciplineroot
=self-discipline

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.

    Achieving long-term goals requires a great deal of self-discipline and patience.

  • 2.

    Working from home can be challenging without strong self-discipline.

  • 3.

    The athlete credited her success to years of rigorous self-discipline.

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