reproach
v[Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/oneself (for sth) criticize sb/oneself, esp for failing to do sth 责备某人[自己](尤指因未做成某事)
She reproached him for forgetting their anniversary. 她责备他竟把他们的结婚周年纪念日忘了.
I have nothing to reproach myself for, ie that I need regret. 我问心无愧.
(b) ~ sb/oneself (with sth) name a fault as a reason for criticizing sb/oneself 指出过失而责备某人[自己]
reproach the government with neglect 指责政府疏忽. reproach, n
1
(a) [U] reproaching 责备: a word, look, sigh of reproach 责备的话、 目光、 叹息.
(b) [C] word, remark, etc that reproaches 责备的言词、 话语等
heap reproaches on sb 对某人诸多指责.
2
(a) [U] (fml 文) state of disgrace or discredit 耻辱; 丢脸
bring reproach upon oneself 给自己蒙羞.
(b) [sing] ~ (to sb/sth) person or thing that disgraces or discredits sb/sth 使某人[某事物]蒙羞或丢丑的人或事物
Poverty is/The poor are a constant reproach to our society. 贫穷现象[穷人]是我们社会长期存在的耻辱.
3 (idm 习语) above/beyond reproach perfect; blameless 尽善尽美的; 无可指摘的
Her manners are above reproach. 她的举止无可非议.
If you want to send a letter to an office abroad that is in a different time zone, you can send a fax, and it will be received even though the office is not open.
如果你要寄信到不同时区的国外办公室,你可以发个传真,即使办公室不开门,信也会被收到。
Three million people watched as the ashes of this great man were gently poured into the brown waters of the river that would carry them to the ocean.