1630s, from French réprimande (16c.), from Middle French reprimende "reproof," from Latin reprimenda "that is to be repressed" (as in reprimenda culpa "fault to be checked"), fem. singular of reprimendus, gerundive of reprimere "reprove" (see repress). Spelling influenced in French by mander "to summon."
reprimand (v.)
1680s, from reprimand (n.) or else from French réprimander (17c.), from réprimande. Related: Reprimanded; reprimanding.
中文解释
1、re- "back" + prim- "press, push" + -and.2、字面意思就是：that is to be repressed, fault to be checked.
实用例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
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。来自柯林斯例句
4. His boss gave him a reprimand for being late.
他的老板因他迟到而训了他一顿.来自《简明英汉词典》
5. He may gently reprimand an official or even suggest to parliament that a law be alltered.
