reprimand
reprimand
[ˈrɛprɪmɑːnd]
noun
[ˈrɛprɪmɑːnd]
noun
- a rebuke, especially an official one
（尤指正式的）训斥，斥责
- [with obj.]rebuke (someone), especially officially
（尤指正式地）谴责
officials were dismissed or reprimanded for poor work.
官员们因工作表现差被解职或受斥责。
- mid 17th cent.: from French réprimande, via Spanish from Latin reprimenda, 'things to be held in check', neuter plural gerundive of reprimere (see repress)
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