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reprove

/ri-proov/US // rɪˈpruv //UK // (rɪˈpruːv) //

谴责,斥责,责备,诤言

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    re·proved, re·prov·ing.

    • : to criticize or correct, especially gently:to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.
    • : to disapprove of strongly; censure: to reprove a bad decision.
    • : Obsolete. to disprove or refute.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    re·proved, re·prov·ing.

    • : to speak in reproof; administer a reproof.

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Examples

  • Sir, believe me upon my relation,—for what I tell you the world shall not reprove.

  • Thy own wickedness shall reprove thee, and thy apostasy shall rebuke thee.

  • To reprove or speak sharply to a servant before your guests, manifests a shocking want of good breeding.

  • You see, my mother is a Quakeress, and when my father wished to reprove me he uses the plain speech.

  • These opinions seemed so wicked to the good Puritans that they called him up before their Council to reprove him.