an expression of blame or disapproval 责备,申斥 she welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone. 她迎接他时有点嗔怪他将她撇下不管。 [mass noun]a look of reproof. 责备的目光。
语源
Middle English: from Old French reprove, from reprover 'reprove'. Early senses included 'ignominy, personal shame' and 'scorn'
reproof2 [riːˈpruːf] verb [with obj.]
(Brit.)render (a coat or other garment) waterproof again (英)给(外套或其他服装)重做防水处理
make a fresh proof of (printed matter) 给(印刷材料)重新提供校样