reproving

• 表示批评或不赞成的，常带有温和或教训的语气。

Expressing criticism or disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner.

1. Expressing criticism or correctionC1formal

   Showing disapproval or criticism, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior.

   责备的

   • The teacher gave him a reproving look for talking during the exam.
   • Her reproving tone made him feel ashamed of his mistake.
   • He received a reproving letter from the manager about his conduct.

   同义词censoriouschidingcriticaldisapprovingreproachfulupbraiding

   反义词complimentarylaudatorypraising

• 指以温和或正式的方式批评、责备或纠正某人。

A verb used to express the act of criticizing or correcting someone, typically in a gentle or formal manner.

1. To criticize or correctC1formal

   To express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior, often in a gentle or formal way.

   责备

   • The teacher reproved the student for not completing the homework.
   • He reproved his colleague for making a careless mistake.
   • She reproved the child gently for telling a lie.

   同义词admonishcensurechiderebukereprimandupbraid

   反义词approvecommendlaudpraise