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reproached

UK //rɪˈprəʊtʃt//US //rɪˈproʊtʃt//

词源

源自中古英语 'reprochen',来自古法语 'reprochier',意为'责备'或'指责'。

verb

❶ 责备或指责某人,通常是因为他们做了错事或未能达到期望。表达一种失望或不满的情绪。

“She reproached him for forgetting their anniversary.”

(她责备他忘记了他们的结婚纪念日。)

“He felt reproached by his teacher's disappointed look.”

(老师失望的眼神让他感到被责备。)

同义词:blamed, scolded, criticized, rebuked

常见短语

reproach oneself — 自责,对自己感到失望或不满,通常是因为自己的行为或决定。

“He reproached himself for not speaking up when it mattered.”

(他自责在关键时刻没有站出来说话。)