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reproach

UK /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/US /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

词源

源自中古法语 reproche,最终来自拉丁语 repropiare,意为‘责备’或‘指责’。

noun

❶ 指责或批评,通常带有失望或责备的语气,指因某人做了错事而表达不满。

“Her eyes were full of reproach when she saw the mess.”

(当她看到一团糟时,她的眼神充满了责备。)

“He couldn't bear the silent reproach from his parents.”

(他无法忍受父母无声的指责。)

同义词:blame, criticism, censure, rebuke, reprimand

verb

❶ 责备或批评某人,通常是因为他们做了错事或未达到期望,语气可能严厉或失望。

“She reproached him for being late again.”

(她责备他又迟到了。)

“He reproached himself for not studying harder.”

(他责备自己没有更努力学习。)

同义词:blame, scold, chide, rebuke, upbraid

常见短语

above reproach — 无可指责的,形容某人或某事完美无缺,没有任何可批评的地方。

“Her conduct was above reproach throughout the investigation.”

(在整个调查过程中,她的行为无可挑剔。)

beyond reproach — 与 above reproach 同义,表示无可挑剔或完美无缺。

“The judge's integrity is beyond reproach.”

(这位法官的诚信无可置疑。)