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reproaches

UK //rɪˈprəʊtʃɪz//US //rɪˈproʊtʃɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'reproche',来自古法语 'reproche',最终源于拉丁语 'repropiare'(责备)。

noun

❶ 指责或批评的话语,通常表达对某人行为的不满或失望。

“She couldn't bear the reproaches from her parents after failing the exam.”

(考试失败后,她无法忍受父母的指责。)

“His eyes were full of silent reproaches.”

(他的眼神充满了无声的责备。)

同义词:criticism, blame, rebuke

verb

❶ 责备或批评某人,通常是因为对其行为感到失望或不满。

“She reproaches him for forgetting their anniversary.”

(她责备他忘记了他们的纪念日。)

“He reproached himself for not helping his friend in need.”

(他责备自己没有在朋友需要时提供帮助。)

同义词:scold, chide, condemn

常见短语

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

“Her work is always beyond reproach.”

(她的工作总是无可挑剔。)