telling-off

US /ˈtel.ɪŋ ˌɔf/
UK /ˈtel.ɪŋ ˌɔf/
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训斥, 责骂, 批评

a severe scolding or reprimand

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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。
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。