lambast

IPA/læmˈbæst/
IPA/læmˈbæst/

lambast — 動詞

  • lambastpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • lambast,lambastepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • lambasts,lambasteshe / she / it
  • lambastedpast simple
  • lambasting-ing form
  • lambasts3rd person singular

1. to express very strong and angry disapproval of a person, their behaviour, or a

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

嚴厲抨擊

公開且強烈地批評指責

to express very strong and angry disapproval of a person, their behaviour, or a thing, especially in a public forum such as the media or a political debate

例句

The newspaper editorial lambasted the city council for wasting public money on the failed project.

那篇報紙社論嚴厲抨擊市議會將公帑浪費在失敗的專案上。

lambast + for + reason

Vinícius was lambasted by his coach after missing three easy shots in the championship game.

Vinícius 在冠軍賽中錯失了三次輕鬆進球的機會，賽後遭到教練嚴厲抨擊。

passive: be lambasted by [agent] for [reason]

常見搭配
  • lambasted for
  • lambasted as
  • publicly lambasted
  • lambasted by critics
  • lambasted in the press
同義詞
  • criticise

    the general neutral term; milder than lambast

  • condemn

    adds a moral judgment; similar strength to lambast

  • denounce

    publicly declares wrongdoing, often in a political context

  • castigate

    formal; suggests correcting through severe criticism

反義詞

文法句型

lambast + for + [reason]

lambast + as + [description]

be lambasted by + [agent] + for + [reason]

用法筆記

This is the dominant modern sense. The verb is stronger than 'criticise' or 'attack' and is typically reserved for public, formal, or professional contexts such as news articles, political speeches, or institutional reviews. The alternative spelling 'lambaste' is equally common.

常見錯誤

The teacher lambasted the student for handing in homework one day late.
The teacher criticised the student for handing in homework one day late.
'lambast' is far too strong for a minor issue; it suggests a severe, public attack.

2. to hit someone hard and repeatedly, often with a stick, whip, or similar object,

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

痛打；鞭打

用棍棒或鞭子用力毆打

to hit someone hard and repeatedly, often with a stick, whip, or similar object, especially as a punishment in historical or literary contexts

例句

In the old tale, the guard lambasted the prisoner with a heavy leather whip.

在古老的傳說中，守衛用一條厚重的皮鞭痛打那名囚犯。

lambast + with + instrument

The captain ordered the sailor to be lambasted for starting a fight on the ship.

船長下令鞭打那名水手，因為他在船上試圖挑起鬥毆。

常見搭配
  • lambasted with a whip
  • lambasted with a stick
  • lambasted for an offense
同義詞
  • beat

    the general modern term for hitting repeatedly

  • whip

    specifically hitting with a whip or strap

  • flog

    formal or historical; beating as punishment with a stick or whip

文法句型

lambast + [person] + with + [instrument]

lambast + [person] + for + [offense]

用法筆記

This literal sense is now very rare in modern English. Contemporary readers will almost always interpret 'lambast' as 'criticise severely' (sense 1). Use 'beat', 'whip', or 'flog' for the physical meaning unless deliberately writing historical fiction.

常見錯誤

The cruel king lambasted the messenger who brought the bad news.
The cruel king had the messenger flogged for bringing bad news.
modern readers will read 'lambasted' as 'criticised'; use 'flogged' or 'beaten' for the physical sense.

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常用片語

  • in the press
  • before the committee
  • on the floor of parliament

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