His father gave him a bad scold this morning.

他父亲今晨狠狠训了他一顿。

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When I was on bad temper, I would scold him, because I knew that he would be on my side no mater what I did to him.

我心情不好的时候，我就骂他，因为我知道无论我对他做什么他都会在我身边。

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You may scold a carpenter who has made you a bad table, though you can not make a table.

虽然你不会做桌子，但你仍然可以批评为你做了一张糟糕的桌子的木匠。

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There was even a space to write what we wanted Santa to discuss, and a note saying Santa wouldn't scold or discuss topics that would make the child feel bad or sad.

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