re·proof¹ /rɪˈpruːf/ n. 1. 责备；指摘；申斥 a word (glance) of reproof 谴责的话(一瞥) speak in reproof of idleness 发言指责无所事事的现象 look at sb. with reproof 用责备的目光看某人 2. 责备之词 He has received several sharp (mild) reproofs for bad behaviour. 他因行为不端已受到几次严厉(温和)的责备。 [< OFr reprove < LL reprobāre to disapprove of; 见 REPROBATE]