telling-off
US /ˈtel.ɪŋ ˌɔf/
UK /ˈtel.ɪŋ ˌɔf/

名词
1.
训斥, 责骂, 批评
a severe scolding or reprimand
示例:
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He got a severe telling-off from his boss for being late.
他因为迟到被老板狠狠地训斥了一顿。
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The teacher gave the noisy students a good telling-off.
老师好好地训斥了那些吵闹的学生。
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