admonish

[英] [ædˈmɔnɪʃ] [美] [ædˈmɑnɪʃ] 生词本

vt.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB 责备;告诫;警告 If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong. 
  • They admonished me for taking risks with my health...

    他们责备我不应拿自己的健康冒险。

  • She admonished him gently, 'You should rest, not talk so much.'

    她温柔地责备他:“你要多休息,少说话。”

admonishment
  • Sometimes he gave them a severe admonishment.

    有时他会给予他们严厉的警告。

Verb

1. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior;

  • "I warned him not to go too far"
  • "I warn you against false assumptions"
  • "She warned him to be quiet"

2. warn strongly; put on guard

3. take to task;

  • "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"