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Chinese dictionary
v.reprimand; denounce
斥责这种不讲公德的行为
denounce this kind of immoral behaviour
厉声斥责
excoriate
加以斥责
give a dressing down
简单的斥责是不能解决问题的。
Simply giving a reprimand will not solve the problem.
因失职而受斥责
be reprimanded for neglect of duty
严厉斥责
tell somebody off severely
这位秘书因未经上司允许泄露了秘密而受到斥责。
The secretary was severely reprimanded by his boss for leaking out the secret without his permission.
她因收受了这笔钱而受到严厉斥责。
She was severely reprimanded for accepting the money.
他用低沉的怒声斥责儿子。
He lowed words of reproof at his son.
她本想斥责他,但很快就被大声喝止了。
Her attempts to reprimand him were quickly shouted down.
校长斥责那个学生不该接二连三地迟到。
The principal reprimand the student for his chronic lateness.
Word usage
- Note"斥责" different from "叱责". "叱责" indicates the harshness of scolding; "斥责" indicates the harshness of attitude and language.