/rɪ'prəʊtʃ; rɪ`protʃ/
v [Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/oneself (for sth) criticize sb/oneself, esp for failing to do sth 责备某人[自己]（尤指因未做成某事）
*She reproached him for forgetting their anniversary. 她责备他竟把他们的结婚周年纪念日忘了.
* I have nothing to reproach myself for, ie that I need regret. 我问心无愧.
(b) ~ sb/oneself (with sth) name a fault as a reason for criticizing sb/oneself 指出过失而责备某人[自己]
*reproach the government with neglect 指责政府疏忽.

n
1 (a) [U] reproaching 责备
*a word, look, sigh of reproach 责备的话、目光、叹息.
(b) [C] word, remark, etc that reproaches 责备的言词、话语等
*heap reproaches on sb 对某人诸多指责.
2 (a) [U] (fml 文) state of disgrace or discredit 耻辱; 丢脸
*bring reproach upon oneself 给自己蒙羞.
(b) [sing] ~ (to sb/sth) person or thing that disgraces or discredits sb/sth 使某人[某事物]蒙羞或丢丑的人或事物
*Poverty is/The poor are a constant reproach to our society. 贫穷现象[穷人]是我们社会长期存在的耻辱.
3 (idm 习语) above/beyond reproach perfect; blameless 尽善尽美的; 无可指摘的
*Her manners are above reproach. 她的举止无可非议.