Definition
To criticize someone severely and angrily, often making them feel ashamed or reprimanded.
严厉批评
The supervisor tore a strip off the employee when he discovered the mistake.
主管发现错误时,严厉地批评了那名员工。
She tore a strip off me for being late.
她因为我迟到而严厉地责备了我。
He tore a strip off me for not finishing my chores.
他因为我没做完家务而严厉地批评了我。