reprove
/rɪˈpruːv/verb
with obj.
- reprimand someone责备, 非难：
he was reproved for obscenity
他因下流受到指责
with direct speech 'Don't be childish, Hilary,' he reproved mildly“别傻了, 希拉里,"他温和地责怪道
as adj. reproving a reproving glance.责备的一瞥。
派生词
reprovable
adjectivereprover
nounreprovingly
adverb词源
Middle English （also in the senses 'reject' and 'censure'）： from Old French reprover, from late Latin reprobare 'disapprove' （see REPROBATE）.