warn or reprimand someone firmly
劝告,告诫,责备
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she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven 她责备我没刮脸就来吃早饭
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‘You mustn't say that, Shiona,’ Ruth admonished her .“你不能那么说,希奥娜,”露丝劝诫说。
[with obj. and infinitive]advise or urge (someone) earnestly
诚恳建议,力主,力劝(某人)
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she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine. 她力劝他只喝一杯酒。
〈古〉 提醒(某人)避免某事
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he admonished the people against the evil of such practices. 他提醒人们不要干此类坏事。
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