admonish /ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/ verb admonishes; admonished; admonishing
admonishes; admonished; admonishing
Learner's definition of ADMONISH
[+ object] formal
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: to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism责备：警告：告诫 —
often + for 2
: to tell or urge (someone) to do something劝告；告诫 -
She admonished [=urged] them to keep trying.她劝他们继续尝试。
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They admonished [=encouraged] her to control her spending.他们告诫她要控制开支。
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They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.他们被劝告要利用这个机会。
— admonishment
/ædˈmɑːnɪʃmənt/ noun, plural admonishments [count, noncount]