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rebuked

UK //rɪˈbjuːkt//US //rɪˈbjuːkt//

词源

源自中古英语 rebuken,来自古法语 rebuchier,意为'拒绝,反对',可能受到古英语 rebūcan(拒绝)的影响。

verb

❶ 严厉地批评或指责某人,通常是因为他们做了错事或行为不当。这种批评往往是正式的或带有权威性质的。

“The teacher rebuked the student for cheating on the exam.”

(老师严厉批评了学生在考试中作弊的行为。)

“He was rebuked by his boss for being late to the meeting.”

(他因为开会迟到而被老板训斥。)

同义词:reprimand, scold, chide, admonish, reprove

常见短语

rebuke someone for something — 因为某事严厉批评某人,通常用于正式或严肃的场合。

“The manager rebuked the employee for his rude behavior towards customers.”

(经理严厉批评了员工对顾客的粗鲁行为。)