admonishment
UK/əd'mɔniʃmənt/US/әd'mɔniʃmәnt/
C2
Definitions
n.
A firm warning or reprimand.
训诫；警告
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedadmonishto, toward, near
+
-mentwarn, remind, advise; (money branch) coin
=admonishment
admonish + -ment = the act of admonishing. A near-synonym of admonition, slightly more about the act than the words spoken.
Common Collocations
- 1.stern admonishment严厉训诫
- 2.gentle admonishment温和告诫
Example Sentences
- 1.
He accepted the admonishment without a word.
- 2.
A sharp admonishment from the coach silenced the players.