| 单词 | reproach |
| 释义 | reproach (once / 188 pages) vn Reproach means to mildly criticize. If you show poor manners at your grandmother's dinner table, she will reproach you. The verb reproach means to express disapproval or criticism of; as a noun it means blame or criticism. If you are beyond reproach that means no one could find anything to criticize about you. Synonyms for reproach are the verbs admonish, reprove, rebuke, reprimand. As a noun, reproach can also be shame. If you are caught lying, it is a reproach that might bother you for a while. WORD FAMILYreproach: irreproachable, reproached, reproacher, reproaches, reproachful, reproaching, self-reproach+/irreproachable: irreproachably/reproacher: reproachers/reproachful: reproachfully USAGE EXAMPLESAstronomy was the subject they chose for themselves and their dedication, as conveyed in this book, was beyond reproach. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) “Hidden Figures” is a film of calm and bright rage at the way things were—an exemplary reproach to the very notion of political nostalgia. The New Yorker(Dec 23, 2016) Previous—and poorer, less avaricious—presidents approached such matters like Caesar’s wife, so they would be beyond reproach on issues of conflict of interest. Time(Dec 23, 2016) 1v express criticism towards The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior Syn|Hyper upbraid accuse, criminate, impeach, incriminate bring an accusation against; level a charge against 2n a mild rebuke or criticism words of reproach Hypo|Hyper self-reproach, self-reproof the act of blaming yourself blame, rapa reproach for some lapse or misdeed rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval an act or expression of criticism and censure 3n disgrace or shame he brought reproach upon his family Hyper disgrace, ignominy, shame a state of dishonor |
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