early 14c., "to reprimand, reprove; chide, scold," from Anglo-French rebuker "to repel, beat back," Old French rebuchier, from re- "back" (see re-) + buschier "to strike, chop wood," from busche (French bûche) "wood," from Proto-Germanic *busk- (see bush (n.)). Related: Rebuked; rebuking.
rebuke (n.)
early 15c., "a reproof, reprimand," from rebuke (v.).
实用例句
1. "Silly little boy" was his favourite expression of rebuke to his pupils.
“愚蠢的小家伙”是他最常用的斥责其学生的言辞。来自柯林斯例句
2. He had to put up with a smart rebuke from the teacher.
他不得不忍受老师的严厉指责.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Even one minute's lateness would earn a stern rebuke.
