Definition
To reprimand or criticize someone severely, typically in an official capacity, due to disapproval of their actions.
嚴厲批評
The employee was rapped over the knuckles by his supervisor for submitting the report late.
這名員工因爲遲交報告而被主管嚴厲斥責。
The company was rapped over the knuckles by the regulatory body for failing to comply with the regulations.
這家公司因未能遵守法規而被監管機構嚴厲批評。
The coach rapped the team over the knuckles for their poor performance.
教練因球隊表現不佳而嚴厲斥責了他們。