admonish
英[əd'mɒnɪʃ]
美[əd'mɑnɪʃ]
英英释意
- 1. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior;
- "I warned him not to go too far"
- "I warn you against false assumptions"
- "She warned him to be quiet"
- 2. warn strongly; put on guard
- 3. take to task;
- "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"