reproach
名词
定义 reproach 名词
- C2CountableUncountable
An expression of disapproval or criticism, especially for a failure or not meeting expectations.
The disapproving look on his face made her feel deeply ashamed.
Your reproaches are pointless; what has happened cannot be undone.
She couldn't stand the reproach in his tone.
动词
定义 reproach 动词
- C2Transitive
To express disapproval or criticism towards someone, especially for their failure or not meeting expectations.
She reproached him for not finishing the report.
He reproached himself for his carelessness.
The teacher reproached the students for not paying attention.
成语
- be a reproach to someone/something
to be a cause of shame or disgrace for a person or thing; to be something that should make someone feel ashamed.
• The dilapidated factory is a reproach to the city's progress.
- be above/beyond reproach
To be of such a high standard that it cannot be criticized or found fault with.
• The judge had always been above reproach in his career, earning widespread respect.