reproof

reproof

英 [rɪ'pruːf]
　　美 [rɪ'pruf]

n. 責備；譴責

中文詞源：

reproof 責備，非難

來自 reprove 的名詞形式，比較 proof,prove.

例句：

1. She raised her eyebrows in reproof.
她豎起眉毛，滿含責備。

2. They spoke in tones of gentle reproof.
他們的語氣中稍帶責備。

3. His words were a mixture of pity and reproof.
他的話裡既有同情也有責備。

4. A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.
嚴厲的責難勝過溫和的欺騙.

5. He is impatient of reproof.
他不能忍受指責.