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upbraid

UK/ʌp'breid/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To scold or criticize someone severely; to reproach

严厉责骂,谴责,申斥

Root Breakdown

Native English
upother
+
braidother
=upbraid

Common Collocations

  • 1.upbraid for因...而责骂
  • 2.upbraid someone责骂某人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The teacher upbraided the student for arriving late to class repeatedly.

  • 2.

    The coach upbraided the team for their poor performance in the championship game.

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