rebuke
UK/ri'bju:k/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To criticize or reprimand someone sharply and firmly.
严厉批评，斥责
n.
A sharp, stern criticism or reprimand.
斥责，谴责
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrebukeother
=rebuke
Common Collocations
- 1.sharp rebuke严厉斥责
- 2.public rebuke公开批评
- 3.issue a rebuke发出谴责
- 4.draw a rebuke招致批评
Example Sentences
- 1.
The judge issued a stern rebuke to the lawyer for his unprofessional conduct.
- 2.
She received a public rebuke from her supervisor for missing the critical deadline.
- 3.
The senator's remarks drew a sharp rebuke from human rights organizations worldwide.