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Chinese dictionary
v.call (or bring) somebody to account; question
向他提出责问
question him
频频责问
question one after another
小组长责问他为什么不来开会。
The group leader called him to account for his absence from the meeting.
严厉责问
question severely
老师责问他为什么无故旷课。
The teacher called him to account for his absence from class without reason.
校长责问汤姆为什么未经许可而早退。
The principal called Tom to account after Tom left school early without permission.
她的责问和怒容似乎布满了整个房子。
Her rebuke and her mood seemed to fill the whole room.
Word usage
- Note"责问" is different from "质问". "质问" is to question the right and wrong on the basis of reason; "责问" is to criticize and point out the fault of the other party. "质问" has a heavier meaning.