Reproach Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ
ri-PROHCH
ɹɪpɹˈəʊtʃ
ri-PROHCH
释义
To express disapproval or disappointment in someone's actions; can be a verb (to reproach) or a noun (an expression of disapproval).
用法与细微差别
Formal and literary; common as both noun and verb. Used in serious or emotional contexts, often stronger than 'criticize.' Common phrase: 'beyond reproach' (not deserving criticism). Rare in everyday conversation.
Spanish: reprochar - reprochePortuguese (BR): reprovar - repreensãoPortuguese (PT): repreender - censuraChinese (Simplified): 指责 - 责备Chinese (Traditional): 責備 - 責難Hindi: उपयोग - डाँटनाArabic: لوم - عتابBengali: ভর্ত্সনা - নিন্দাRussian: упрёк - порицание - упрекатьJapanese: 非難（ひなん） - 咎める（とがめる）Vietnamese: khiển trách - trách mócKorean: 비난 - 꾸짖음Turkish: azarlama - sitemUrdu: ملامت - سرزنشIndonesian: celaan - mencela
例句
Her mother looked at her with reproach.
basic
He feared his friend's reproach after the mistake.
basic
Please do not reproach yourself.
basic
His actions were beyond reproach; nobody could criticize him.
natural
She did not reproach him for being late, but he knew she was upset.
natural
You have nothing to reproach yourself for—everyone makes mistakes.
natural