Reprove



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 责骂, 申斥
• ［英］ v. 责骂, 申斥 ( to express disapproval; censure)
• ［记］ re ( 反) +prove ( 证据) -> 反证, 责备

Webster Collegiate

verb (~d; reproving)

• Etymology: Middle English repreven, ~n, from Anglo-French ~r, from Late Latin reprobare to disapprove, condemn, from Latin re- + probare to test, approve — more at prove
• Date: 14th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
  • 2. to express disapproval of ; censure zuoxieit is not for me to ~ popular taste — D. W. Broganyouxie
  • 3. obsolete disprove, refute
  • 4. obsolete convince, convict
• intransitive verb
  • to express rebuke or reproof
• ? ~r noun
• ? reprovingly adverb
• Synonyms:
  • ~, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reproach, chide mean to criticize adversely. ~ implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault zuoxiegently ~d my table mannersyouxie. rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof zuoxiethe papal letter rebuked dissenting clericsyouxie. reprimand implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke zuoxiereprimanded by the ethics committeeyouxie. admonish suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel zuoxieadmonished by my parents to control expensesyouxie. reproach and chide suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding zuoxiereproached him for tardinessyouxie zuoxiechided by their mother for untidinessyouxie.

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