reproach
gb/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/ us/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
B2
Anh
~ 3800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
formal
B2
action
1
Express disapproval or disappointment
To say you are unhappy with what someone did.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to reproach [someone] for [doing something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reproach' with 'approach'. They have very different meanings.
Từ đồng nghĩa
rebuke (Stronger and more formal than 'reproach', often implying a sharp criticism.)
|
scold ('Scold' is less formal and more often used for telling off children.)
Từ trái nghĩa
praise (Expressing approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
reproach someone for
|bitterly reproach
|gently reproach
|reproach oneself for
Chủ đề
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Ví dụ
- She reproached him for forgetting her birthday.
- The teacher reproached the student for not doing his homework.
- He reproached himself for not speaking up sooner.
- They reproached the company for neglecting safety standards.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My boss reproached me for being late.
- She reproached her friend for lying.
- He reproached himself for making a mistake.
Danh từ
formal
B2
entity
2
Expression of disapproval or disappointment
Words or actions that show you are not happy with someone.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may mistakenly use 'reproaches' in plural when talking about general disapproval, but it is often uncountable.
Từ đồng nghĩa
criticism ('Criticism' is broader and may be constructive, while 'reproach' implies personal disappointment.)
Từ trái nghĩa
commendation (An expression of praise or approval.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a look of reproach
|without reproach
|full of reproach
|draw reproach
Chủ đề
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Ví dụ
- There was a hint of reproach in her voice.
- He gave her a look of reproach.
- The decision drew widespread reproach from the public.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She spoke with reproach in her voice.
- His words were full of reproach.
- They gave him a look of reproach.
Danh từ
formal
C1
entity
3
Cause of shame or disgrace
Something that makes people feel bad about someone or something because it is not good enough.
Từ đồng nghĩa
disgrace ('Disgrace' is stronger and more absolute in its condemnation.)
Từ trái nghĩa
credit (Something that brings honor instead of shame.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a reproach to
|stand as a reproach
Chủ đề
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The poor condition of the building is a reproach to the city council.
- His behavior was a reproach to his family name.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The dirty park is a reproach to the town.
- His bad work was a reproach to the school.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
reproach
IPA
GB/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
US/ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
re - proach (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (proach)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: reproach
- Plural: reproach, reproaches
Verb
- Base: reproach
- 3rd Person Singular: reproaches
- Present Participle: reproaching
- Past: reproached
Họ từ
Forms
reproaches
noun
reproaching
verb
reproached
verb
Core family
reproachful
adjective
Related words
reproachfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
irreproachable
adjective
irreproachably
adverb
Advanced or less common
reproachable
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
above reproach
1/əbˈʌv ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Impossible to criticize or fault
So good that no one can say it is wrong or bad.
Ví dụ
- Her honesty is above reproach.
- The company's safety record is above reproach.
without reproach
1/wɪðˈaʊt ɹipɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Not deserving criticism or blame
Not having done anything wrong or bad.
Ví dụ
- He handled the situation without reproach.
- She lived a life without reproach.