re·buke /rɪˈbjuːk/ vt. | n. I vt. 1. 指责,叱责;训斥 The boy was rebuked by his teacher for cheating. 那男生因作弊受到老师的责备。 2. 使相形见绌;作为对…的鞭策(或鉴戒) His industry rebukes me. 他的勤奋堪为对我的鞭策。 3. 制止,遏制 II n. 1. 指责,叱责;训斥 give (receive) a stern rebuke 提出(接受)严厉责备 He dared not do it for fear of parental rebuke. 因为怕家长训斥,他不敢做这事。 2. 鞭策;鉴戒 Opposition is a rebuke to one's complacency. 反对意见可鉴戒自满。 [< Ang-Fr rebuker < OFr rebuchier < RE- + buchier to beat < buche stick, billet² < Gmc buska]