每日N词|20160128

Nowadays, it is an inhumane punishment to flog the disobedient soldiers or sailors.

如今，对违抗命令的士兵或水手施以笞刑是一种不人道的惩罚。

▷flog [flɒg]

【释义】

To flog is to beat or hit, especially with a tool like a stick or rod. A cruel trainer might flog an unruly horse with a whip.

vt. 鞭打,鞭策;迫使

vi. 剧烈抖动;除尘

to flog a dead horse

徒劳,枉费心机

to flog something to death

[口语](对某事)反复啰唆使人厌烦

The school does not have the authority to flog the student.

学校无权鞭打处罚学生.

▷disobedient ['dɪsə'bidɪənt]

【释义】

Someone who's disobedient doesn't follow the rules. If your dog won't sit, stay, or heel, you can describe her as disobedient.

adj. 不服从的;违背的;不孝的

Her tone was that of a parent to a disobedient child.

她的语气就像是一个家长在训自己不听话的孩子。