reproving /rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/

• 1. 

  ADJ If you give someone a reproving look or speak in a reproving voice, you show or say that you think they have behaved in a wrong or foolish way. 表示谴责的; 责怪的 [正式] [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  "Flatterer," she said giving him a mock reproving look.

  “马屁精，”她用嘲弄且责备的眼神看了他一眼，说道。

• 2. 

  reprovingly ADV

  例：

  "I'm trying to sleep," he lied, speaking reprovingly.

  “我正想睡觉，”他撒谎说，语气中带着责备。