reprove/rɪˈpru:v; rɪ`pruv/ v[Tn, Tn.pr]~ sb (for sth) (fml 文) blame or rebuke sb; censure 责备或指责某人; 谴责 The priest reproved people for not coming to church. 牧师责备那些不做礼拜的人.
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