upbraid

[英] [ʌpˈbreɪd] [美] [ʌpˈbred] 生词本

vt.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

  • 英英释义

  • 词典例句

1. VERB 责难;非难;责骂 If you upbraid someone, you tell them that they have done something wrong and criticize them for doing it. 
  • His mother summoned him, upbraided him, wept and prayed...

    他母亲把他叫到跟前训斥了一番,又哭哭啼啼地向上帝祷告。

  • His wife set about upbraiding him for neglecting the children.

    他妻子开始指责他不照顾孩子。

Verb

1. express criticism towards;

  • "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
1. The captain upbraid his men for falling asleep.
上尉因他的部下睡着了而斥责他们。

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