with obj.
remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily
训斥; 责骂:
Mum took Anna away, scolding her for her bad behaviour.
妈妈拉走了安娜, 责备她不守规矩。
archaic a woman who nags or grumbles constantly
〈古〉唠叨的女人。
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词源
Middle English (as a noun):probably from Old Norse skáld 'skald'.