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单词 reprover
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
re-prove  (rē pro̅o̅v),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i., -proved, -proved or -prov•en, -prov•ing. 
  1. to prove again.
  • re- + prove 1520–30

re•prove  (ri pro̅o̅v),USA pronunciation v., -proved, -prov•ing. 
v.t. 
  1. to criticize or correct, esp. gently:to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.
  2. to disapprove of strongly;
    censure:to reprove a bad decision.
  3. [Obs.]to disprove or refute.

v.i. 
  1. to speak in reproof;
    administer a reproof.
  • Late Latin reprobāre, equivalent. to re- re- + probāre to test, prove
  • Old French reprover
  • Middle English reproven 1275–1325
re•prover, n. 
re•proving•ly, adv. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged scold, reprimand, upbraid, chide, reprehend, admonish. See reproach. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged praise.

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