upbraid

英[ʌpˈbreɪd]

美[ʌpˈbred]

基本释义

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。

I think he'd meant to upbraid me for sneaking off, but he didn't.

我想,他本想因为我偷偷溜出去训我一顿的, 可是他没有这样做.

辞典例句

He spoke, not to inflame, not to upbraid, but to convince.

他平静地发表讲话, 没有煸情, 没有责备, 唯有说服.

期刊摘选

The captain upbraid his men for falling asleep.

上尉因他的部下睡着了而斥责他们。

辞典例句

Verb

1. express criticism towards;
"The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"

vt.责骂;指责

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