reproof

英 [r?'pru?f] 美[r?'pruf]
  • n. 責備;譴責

GRE暢通詞匯

詞態(tài)變化


復數(shù):?reproofs;

中文詞源


reproof 責備,非難

來自 reprove 的名詞形式,比較 proof,prove.

英文詞源


reproof (n.)
mid-14c., "a shame, a disgrace," also "a censure, a rebuke," from Old French reprove "reproach, rejection," verbal noun from reprover "to blame, accuse" (see reprove).

雙語例句


1. She raised her eyebrows in reproof.
她豎起眉毛,滿含責備。

來自柯林斯例句

2. They spoke in tones of gentle reproof.
他們的語氣中稍帶責備。

來自柯林斯例句

3. His words were a mixture of pity and reproof.
他的話里既有同情也有責備。

來自《權(quán)威詞典》

4. A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.
嚴厲的責難勝過溫和的欺騙.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

5. He is impatient of reproof.
他不能忍受指責.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》