reprehension

英 [,reprɪ'henʃən] 美
  • n. 非难;指责
近义词 complaint accusation

英英释义


1. an act or expression of criticism and censure;
"he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

英文词源


reprehension (n.)
late 14c., from Old French reprehension (12c.) or directly from Latin reprehensionem (nominative reprehensio) "blame, a censure, reprimand," literally "a taking again," noun of action from past participle stem of reprehendere (see reprehend).