| 单词 | reprimand |
| 释义 | reprimand (once / 2272 pages) nv If you're reprimanded, someone in authority speaks to you in an angry way because you've done something wrong. Or you might reprimand your dog if he steals your hot dog. The House of Representatives has a couple of ways to punish naughty members. One way is to reprimand them by voting to express disapproval. In 2009, Representative Joe Wilson was reprimanded after his outburst of "You lie!" during President Obama's speech. In the halls of Congress, this is considered "unparliamentary language," but if you yell at your congressman, that's okay. WORD FAMILYreprimand: reprimanded, reprimanding, reprimands USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Shapira reprimanded the prime minister again that same year, saying living and hospitality expenses for both his official residence and private home were exorbitant. Wall Street Journal(Jan 02, 2017) He banned cursing and reprimanded coaches who broke the rule. The New Yorker(Jan 01, 2017) He also reprimanded the American ambassador and hauled 10 other countries into the foreign ministry to express Israel’s displeasure. Wall Street Journal(Dec 30, 2016) 1n an act or expression of criticism and censure Syn|Hypo|Hyper rebuke, reprehension, reproof, reproval riot act a vigorous reprimand chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashingrebuking a person harshly what fora strong reprimand bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraidinga severe scolding berating, blowing upa severe rebuke reproacha mild rebuke or criticism lecture, speech, talking toa lengthy rebuke chastening, chastisement, correctiona rebuke for making a mistake admonishment, admonition, monitiona firm rebuke preaching, sermona moralistic rebuke wig, wiggingBritish slang for a scolding self-reproach, self-reproofthe act of blaming yourself blame, rapa reproach for some lapse or misdeed curtain lecturea private lecture to a husband by his wife criticism, unfavorable judgment disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings 2v rebuke formally Syn|Hypo|Hyper censure, criminate animadvert express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws 3v censure severely or angrily Syn|Hypo|Hyper bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate censure severely brush down, tell offreprimand flamecriticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws |
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