interrogate closely; question and reproach
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to interrogate closely; to question and reproach
literaryA formal, literary term used in contexts demanding an explanation, often with an accusatory or severe tone. Not commonly used in everyday speech.
Zài在
fǎ法
tíng庭
shàng上
，
lǜ律
shī师
fǎn反
fù复
jié诘
wèn问
zhèng证
rén人
。
In court, the lawyer repeatedly interrogated the witness.
Tā他
duì对
wǒ我
de的
chí迟
dào到
yán严
lì厉
jié诘
wèn问
。
He sternly questioned and reproached me for being late.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Miàn面
duì对
jié诘
wèn问
，
tā他
wú无
yán言
yǐ以
duì对
。
Faced with the interrogation, he had nothing to say in reply.