scolding
US /ˈskoʊl.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈskəʊl.dɪŋ/
名詞
責罵
the act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of their behavior:
範例:
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He gave his son a scolding for coming home so late.
形容詞
責罵
showing that you disapprove of someone's behavior:
範例:
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She received a scolding letter.