- an expression of blame or disapproval责备, 申斥：
she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone
她迎接他时有点嗔怪他将她撇下不管。
mass noun a look of reproof.责备的目光。
词源
Middle English: from Old French reprove, from reprover 'reprove'. Early senses included 'ignominy, personal shame' and 'scorn'.