reproof

• n. 責備；譴責

來自 reprove 的名詞形式，比較 proof,prove.

reproof (n.)

mid-14c., "a shame, a disgrace," also "a censure, a rebuke," from Old French reprove "reproach, rejection," verbal noun from reprover "to blame, accuse" (see reprove).

1. She raised her eyebrows in reproof.

她豎起眉毛，滿含責備。

來自柯林斯例句

2. They spoke in tones of gentle reproof.

他們的語氣中稍帶責備。

來自柯林斯例句

3. His words were a mixture of pity and reproof.

他的話裏既有同情也有責備。

來自《權威詞典》

4. A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.

嚴厲的責難勝過溫和的欺騙.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

5. He is impatient of reproof.

他不能忍受指責.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》