| 释义 |
rep·ri·mand
I. \ˈreprəˌmand, -maa(ə)nd, -mȧnd\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: French réprimande, alteration of Middle French reprimende, from Latin reprimenda, feminine of reprimendus that is to be checked or repressed, gerundive of reprimere to check, repress, from re- + -primere (from premere to press) — more at press
: a severe or formal reproof : a sharp rebuke : censure; especially : one given with authority
II. \“, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French réprimander, from réprimande, n.
: to reprove severely : chide for a fault : censure formally and especially with authority : reprehend
< had done something naughty and knew that she was going to be reprimanded — I.V.Morris >
< this member was found guilty … and voted by the House to be reprimanded — D.G.Hitchner >
< the court can reprimand them … in the event of negligence — F.W.Crofts >
Synonyms: see reprove |