early 15c., from Late Latin excoriatus, past participle of excoriare "flay, strip off the hide," from Latin ex- "off" (see ex-) + corium "hide, skin" (see corium). Figurative sense of "denounce, censure" first recorded in English 1708. Related: Excoriated; excoriating.
excoriate 英文释义
1. express strong disapproval of;
"We condemn the racism in South Africa"
"These ideas were reprobated"
2. tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading;
"This leash chafes the dog's neck"
excoriate 双语例句
1. He proceeded to excoriate me in front of the nurses.
他开始在护士面前痛斥我。
来自辞典例句
excoriate 实用场景例句
He proceeded to excoriate me in front of the nurses.
