来自拉丁语 reprimere,指责，申斥，-and,动名词后缀，来自 re-,向后，往回，premere,按，压， 词源同 print,press.

1. Her attempts to reprimand him were quickly shouted down.

她本想斥责他，但很快就被大声喝止了。

2. He has been fined five thousand pounds and given a severe reprimand.

他被罚款5,000英镑，并受到了严厉斥责。

3. "Don't contradict your mother," was Charles's sharp reprimand.

“不要和你妈妈顶嘴，”查尔斯严厉地斥责道。

4. His boss gave him a reprimand for being late.

他的老板因他迟到而训了他一顿.

5. He may gently reprimand an official or even suggest to parliament that a law be alltered.

他可以温和地指责一个官员,或者甚至建议议会修改法律条款.