read the Riot Act
英 [ri:d ðə ˈraiət ækt] 美 [rid ði ˈraɪət ækt]

释义

严词责备；

双语例句

用作不及物动词(vi.)

1. The old man rasped out a warning.
   那老头没好气地提出警告。
2. The referee warned Ince for dangerous play.
   裁判因为英斯有危险动作而提出警告。

权威例句

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