词组 | reproach |
释义 | above reproachSo perfect as to avoid criticism. His performance has been above reproach. I cannot think of a single reason he shouldn't be promoted. Just because you get good grades doesn't mean you're above reproach. beyond reproachPerfect; unable to be criticized. I have to scold some of my employees regularly, but Tom's behavior is beyond reproach. reproach (someone or something) for (doing) (something)To scold, criticize, or express disappointment in or disapproval of someone, oneself, or some group or organization for some action, error, or wrongdoing. It filled me with guilt the way my mother reproached me for failing my exam. The federal court reproached the banks for their part in plunging the economy into recession, but stopped short of actually imposing any punishment or penalty. He reproached himself for saying such foolish things on his date. reproach (someone or something) with (something)To accuse someone, oneself, or some group or organization of something; to blame someone, oneself, or some group for something. My mother reproached me with laziness after I failed to get top marks on my exam. He didn't speak to the woman in the end and later reproached himself with cowardice. The federal court formally reproached the banks with plunging the economy into recession,. above reproachnot deserving of blame or criticism. Some politicians behave as though they are above reproach. reproach someone for somethingto rebuke or censure someone for something. She reproached ferry for gambling away all their money. She reproached herself mercilessly for her failure. reproach someone with somethingto rebuke someone with reference to something. I wish you wouldn't continue to reproach me with things that happened long ago. She was reproached with something out of the past. beyond reproachBlameless, faultless, as in Jean's conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of "censure or rebuke," a usage dating from the early 1500s. |
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