reproachfully
reproachfully — 副詞
1. Using your voice, expression, or choice of words to show that you think someone
責備地
以責備或批評的態度
Using your voice, expression, or choice of words to show that you think someone has done wrong and you feel disappointed.
Talia looked reproachfully at her brother after he broke her favorite vase.
Talia 責備地看著她的兄弟，因為他打破了她最喜歡的花瓶。
commonly used with verbs of looking: looked/gazed/stared + reproachfully
Luca spoke reproachfully to the students who had arrived late again.
Luca 責備地對再度遲到的學生們說話。
Jin sighed reproachfully and walked out of the room.
Jin 責備地嘆了口氣，然後走出了房間。
When Faisal forgot the appointment, his sister stared at him reproachfully.
當 Faisal 忘了約定時，他的姊妹責備地瞪著他。
Beatriz shook her head reproachfully at the pile of dirty dishes in the sink.
Beatriz 看著水槽裡那堆髒盤子，責備地搖了搖頭。
- critically
more neutral; focuses on pointing out faults without the emotional weight of personal disappointment
- disapprovingly
similar meaning; more commonly used and slightly less intense
- accusingly
stronger; suggests blaming someone for a specific wrong rather than just expressing disappointment
- approvingly
showing support or agreement instead of criticism
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of looking, speaking, or reacting — actions that communicate personal disappointment to someone the speaker holds responsible.