admonish (B2)
カタカナ: アドモニッシュ
IPA: /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
Definition
To warn or reprimand someone firmly but kindly. It often involves guiding someone back to the right path by reminding them of their duties or mistakes.
意味: 誰かを厳しくも親切に諭したり、注意を与えたりすること。相手の義務や間違いを思い出させることで、正しい道へ導くというニュアンスが含まれます。
Examples / 例文
The librarian admonished the children to be quiet. — 司書は子供たちに静かにするように諭した。
She was admonished by her parents for staying out too late. — 彼女は門限を過ぎて遅くまで出歩いたことで両親から厳重に注意された。
Admonish の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Admonish:
How to Use Admonish
- admonish someone for [doing something] (prepositional phrase)
- To warn or reprimand someone because they did something wrong. — "She was admonished for her tardiness."
- admonish someone to [do something] (prepositional phrase)
- To advise or urge someone to do something. — "The doctor admonished him to rest for a week."
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