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reproof
UK //rɪˈpruːf//US //rɪˈpruːf//
词源
源自中古英语 'reproven'，来自古法语 'reprover'，最终源于拉丁语 'reprobare'，意为‘不赞成’或‘责备’。
noun
❶ 指对某人行为或错误的批评或责备，通常带有纠正或教育的目的。
“She received a gentle reproof from her teacher for talking in class.”
（她因在课堂上讲话而受到老师的温和责备。）
“His reproof was harsh but necessary to correct the mistake.”
（他的责备虽然严厉，但对纠正错误是必要的。）
同义词:rebuke, reprimand, criticism
verb
❶ 对某人提出批评或责备，通常是为了纠正错误或不当行为。
“She reproofed her son for not doing his homework.”
（她责备儿子没有完成作业。）
“The coach reproofed the team for their lack of effort.”
（教练批评了球队缺乏努力的表现。）
同义词:scold, chide, admonish
常见短语
beyond reproof — 指某人或某事无可指责，完美无缺。
“Her conduct was beyond reproof, earning her everyone's respect.”
（她的行为无可指责，赢得了所有人的尊重。）