flagellation

1. N-UNCOUNT (通常作为宗教惩罚的)鞭笞，鞭打
   Flagellation is the act of beating yourself or someone else, usually as a religious punishment.
   1. There is a ceremony of prayer and flagellation before the dancing begins.
      舞蹈开始前会举行祈祷和鞭笞的仪式。

1. There is a ceremony of prayer and flagellation before the dancing begins.
   舞蹈开始前会举行祈祷和鞭笞的仪式。
2. Flagellation is thought to be helpful in cases of atrophy and emaciation.
   鞭挞被认为是在萎缩和消瘦的案件有帮助。
3. They are not about to engage in mutual flagellation. The new rules will not be retrospective, and many sanctions will not bite until 2013.
   它们可不准备互相鞭挞，新规则并没有追溯力，很多制裁要到2013年才实施。

noun

1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

   Synonym:    whippingtanningflogginglashing

2. beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation