英语词汇“reproof”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

reproof1

/rɪˈpruːf

noun

An expression of blame or disapproval: she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone [mass noun]: a look of reproof...

It could signify a promise or a threat or a reproof.
A statue showing Medea about to slaughter her children symbolizes the reproof of infanticide. In this case, death is clearly shown as a contained force, even a holy force.
By the faintly chagrined expression on his face, Darius could very safely assume that Asgard had received a similar reproof.

Synonyms

rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonishment, admonition, reproval, remonstration;

disapproval, disapprobation, criticism, censure, blame, condemnation, fault-finding

informal telling-off, rap over the knuckles, slap on the wrist, dressing down, blast

British informal ticking off, wigging

Australian/New Zealand informal serve

British vulgar slang bollocking

dated rating

rare reprehension

Origin

Middle English: from Old French reprove, from reprover 'reprove'. Early senses included 'ignominy, personal shame' and 'scorn'.

reproof2

/riːˈpruːf

verb [with object]

1British Make (a garment) waterproof again.The responses of writers and scholars to his work have varied, journalists tending towards praise and even adulation, academic linguists towards caution and even reproof....

Despite their spotty record, the military foundations and other army-connected companies are generally above reproof.
Nonetheless, the military foundations and other army-connected companies are above reproof.

2Make a fresh proof of (printed matter).The main text needs to be reproofed, for example, ‘[a] nd when they made a motion, that called out loudly’ should be ‘they called out loudly.’

单词	reproof
释义	reproof1 /rɪˈpruːf / noun An expression of blame or disapproval: she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone [mass noun]: a look of reproof... It could signify a promise or a threat or a reproof. A statue showing Medea about to slaughter her children symbolizes the reproof of infanticide. In this case, death is clearly shown as a contained force, even a holy force. By the faintly chagrined expression on his face, Darius could very safely assume that Asgard had received a similar reproof. Synonyms rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonishment, admonition, reproval, remonstration; disapproval, disapprobation, criticism, censure, blame, condemnation, fault-finding informal telling-off, rap over the knuckles, slap on the wrist, dressing down, blast British informal ticking off, wigging Australian/New Zealand informal serve British vulgar slang bollocking dated rating rare reprehension Origin Middle English: from Old French reprove, from reprover 'reprove'. Early senses included 'ignominy, personal shame' and 'scorn'. reproof2 /riːˈpruːf / verb [with object] 1British Make (a garment) waterproof again.The responses of writers and scholars to his work have varied, journalists tending towards praise and even adulation, academic linguists towards caution and even reproof.... Despite their spotty record, the military foundations and other army-connected companies are generally above reproof. Nonetheless, the military foundations and other army-connected companies are above reproof. 2Make a fresh proof of (printed matter).The main text needs to be reproofed, for example, ‘[a] nd when they made a motion, that called out loudly’ should be ‘they called out loudly.’
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