Reproach



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解释

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• n. 谴责, 责骂
• ［英］ n. 谴责, 责骂 ( an expression of rebuke or disapproval)
• ［记］ re ( 反复) +proach ( 靠近) -> 以反对的方式靠_近 -> 谴责_
• ［同］ 参考: approach ( 接近, 方法) ; irreproachable（无可指责的）

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English reproche, from Anglo-French, from reprocher to ~, from Vulgar Latin *repropiare to bring close, show, from Latin re- + prope near — more at approach
• Date: 14th century
• 1. an expression of rebuke or disapproval
• 2. the act or action of ~ing or disapproving zuoxiewas beyond ~youxie
• 3.
  • a. a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace
  • b. discredit, disgrace
• 4. obsolete one subjected to censure or scorn
• ? ~ful adjective
• ? ~fully adverb
• ? ~fulness noun

II. transitive verb

• Date: 14th century
• 1. to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
• 2. to make (something) a matter of ~
• 3. to bring into discredit
• Synonyms: see reprove
• ? ~able adjective
• ? ~er noun
• ? ~ingly adverb

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