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chastise

/tʃæsˈtaɪz/

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1 · verb

to criticize someone severely for a mistake or bad behavior

严厉批评；斥责

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The editor did not chastise the intern; she explained how to check the facts.
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编辑没有斥责实习生，而是解释了怎样核实事实。
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Pronunciation: /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

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