to tell off
[phrase form: tell]
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责备, 训斥
to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions
例子
She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her.
她因为朋友散布关于她的谣言而责备了他。
They will tell him off if he does n’t start following the rules.
如果他不开始遵守规则，他们会训斥他。
