reproach
v[Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/oneself (for sth) criticize sb/oneself, esp for failing to do sth 责备某人[自己](尤指因未做成某事)
She reproached him for forgetting their anniversary. 她责备他竟把他们的结婚周年纪念日忘了.
I have nothing to reproach myself for, ie that I need regret. 我问心无愧.
(b) ~ sb/oneself (with sth) name a fault as a reason for criticizing sb/oneself 指出过失而责备某人[自己]
reproach the government with neglect 指责政府疏忽. reproach, n
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(a) [U] reproaching 责备: a word, look, sigh of reproach 责备的话、 目光、 叹息.
(b) [C] word, remark, etc that reproaches 责备的言词、 话语等
heap reproaches on sb 对某人诸多指责.
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(a) [U] (fml 文) state of disgrace or discredit 耻辱; 丢脸
bring reproach upon oneself 给自己蒙羞.
(b) [sing] ~ (to sb/sth) person or thing that disgraces or discredits sb/sth 使某人[某事物]蒙羞或丢丑的人或事物
Poverty is/The poor are a constant reproach to our society. 贫穷现象[穷人]是我们社会长期存在的耻辱.
3 (idm 习语) above/beyond reproach perfect; blameless 尽善尽美的; 无可指摘的
Her manners are above reproach. 她的举止无可非议.
No matter how much you want to bathe, it just isn't safe.
不管你多想在这里游泳(都不要游),这里不安全。
Other books are for reading slowly and carefully. If it is a book on a subject that you are interested in, you will want to chew and digest it. That does not mean reading it too slowly. When you pick up a book for the first time, check that it is not to