Rebuke



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.指责, 谴责
• ［英］ v.指责, 谴责 ( to criticize sharply; reprimand)
• ［记］ re ( 反) ＋buke ( =beat打) -> 反打 -> 指责
• ［例］ The boy was rebuked by his teacher for beating.

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb (rebuked; rebuking)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French rebucher, rebouker to blunt, check, reprimand
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. to criticize sharply ; reprimand
  • b. to serve as a rebuke to
• 2. to turn back or keep down ; check
• Synonyms: see reprove
• ? rebuker noun

II. noun

• Date: 15th century
• an expression of strong disapproval ; reprimand

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