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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
reprimand
▪ I. rep·ri·mand [reprimand reprimands reprimanded reprimanding] BrE [ˈreprɪmɑːnd] NAmE [ˈreprɪmænd] verb ~ sb (for sth) | + speech (formal) to tell sb officially that you do not approve of them or their actions Syn: ↑rebuke •The officers were severely reprimanded for their unprofessional behaviour. Verb forms: Word Origin: mid 17th cent.: from French réprimande, via Spanish from Latin reprimenda, ‘things to be held in check’, neuter plural gerundive of reprimere, from re- ‘back’ + premere ‘to press’. Example Bank: •Jen's reply earned her a reprimand from her mother. •She was given a reprimand for leaking the news. •The manager earned himself a severe reprimand for criticizing the referee. •a reprimand for a breach of the rules Example Bank: •She was severely reprimanded for accepting the money. •reprimanded by the judge •The judge reprimanded him for using such language in court. ▪ II. rep·ri·mand noun countable, uncountable •He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour. Main entry: ↑reprimandderived
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