upbraiding
US /ʌpˈbreɪdɪŋ/
UK /ʌpˈbreɪdɪŋ/
名詞
斥責, 責罵, 訓斥
an act of finding fault with someone; a scolding
範例:
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He received a severe upbraiding from his boss for being late.
他因遲到而受到老闆的嚴厲斥責。
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Her constant upbraiding made him feel worthless.
她不斷的責罵讓他覺得自己一無是處。
形容詞
責備的, 訓斥的
expressing disapproval or criticism
範例:
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He gave her an upbraiding look.
他給了她一個責備的眼神。
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The teacher's upbraiding tone made the students uncomfortable.
老師責備的語氣讓學生們感到不舒服。
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