scolding

UK //ˈskəʊldɪŋ//US //ˈskoʊldɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'scolden'，可能与古诺尔斯语 'skāld'（诗人，讽刺者）有关。

❶ 指严厉的责备或训斥，通常用于描述长辈对孩子、上级对下级因犯错而进行的批评。

“The child received a scolding for breaking the vase.”

（孩子因为打碎花瓶而受到训斥。）

“Her scolding made him feel very ashamed.”

（她的责备让他感到非常羞愧。）

同义词:rebuke, reprimand, chiding

❶ 形容严厉责备的语气或态度，常用于描述说话方式或表情。

“She gave him a scolding look.”

（她给了他一个责备的眼神。）

“His scolding tone made everyone quiet.”

（他责备的语气让大家都安静下来。）

同义词:reproachful, admonishing, berating

give someone a scolding — 严厉责备某人，通常是因为对方做了错事。

“His mother gave him a scolding for coming home late.”

（他妈妈因为他回家晚而严厉责备了他。）

scolding tone — 责备的语气，指说话时带有批评或不满的情绪。

“She spoke in a scolding tone when she saw the mess.”