chiding
US /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/
名詞
斥責, 責罵
the act of scolding or rebuking someone
範例:
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He received a severe chiding from his mother for breaking the vase.
他因為打碎花瓶而受到母親嚴厲的斥責。
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Her gentle chiding was enough to make him reconsider his actions.
她溫柔的斥責足以讓他重新考慮自己的行為。
形容詞
斥責的, 責備的
expressing disapproval or mild rebuke
範例:
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He gave her a chiding look when she interrupted him.
她打斷他時，他投去責備的目光。
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Her voice had a gentle, yet chiding tone.
她的聲音溫柔，卻帶著責備的語氣。
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