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