self-discipline

/ˌself ˈdɪsəplɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌself ˈdɪsəplɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌself-ˈdi-sə-plən/ (ame, mw)

self-discipline — 名詞

1. the inner strength that helps you keep working toward a goal or follow a rule, e

1.名詞B2
釋義

自律

強迫自己做該做的事的能力

the inner strength that helps you keep working toward a goal or follow a rule, even when you feel tired, bored, or tempted to stop

例句

Arjun used his self-discipline to wake up at 5am every day for his morning run.

Arjun 靠自律每天清晨五點起床跑步。

use + self-discipline + infinitive of purpose

Noa showed great self-discipline by saving ten percent of her salary each month.

Noa 展現了強大的自律，每個月存下百分之十的薪水。

show + great + self-discipline

同義詞
  • willpower

    more specifically about resisting temptation or pushing through discomfort; often used in short-term decisions

  • self-control

    focuses on restraining impulses and desires, whereas self-discipline is more about actively doing what you should

  • determination

    emphasises firmness of purpose or resolve, without the specific idea of making yourself do something you would rather avoid

反義詞
  • self-indulgence

    the habit of allowing yourself to have or do things you enjoy, even when you should not

用法筆記

Uncountable noun. Commonly appears with possessive determiners (his/her/their self-discipline) and in fixed expressions such as 'requires self-discipline', 'takes self-discipline', or 'lack of self-discipline'.

常見錯誤

❌She has many self-disciplines.
✅She has a lot of self-discipline.
💡self-discipline is uncountable and cannot be made plural.
❌The coach used self-discipline to punish late players.
✅The coach used discipline to punish late players.
💡self-discipline refers to controlling yourself, not to rules or punishments imposed by others.