re·prove /rɪˈpruːv/ verb [transitiveT] formalCRITICIZE to criticize someone for something that they have done 责备,责难,指责 SYN tell offreprove somebody for (doing) something Employees were reproved for smoking in the building’s restrooms. 雇员因为在大楼的卫生间里吸烟而受到斥责。
reprove somebody for (doing) something• You will not want to reprove any children for talking during your speech.