Talking-to
n. 申斥, 责备
📖 牛津释义
talking-to
n (pl -tos) (esp sing 尤作单数) reproof; scolding 训斥; 责骂
That child needs a good talking-to. 那孩子得说他一顿.
🧩 词语组成解析
a. 说话的, 多嘴的, 富有表情的\\nn. 讲话, 谈论
to
[tu,tə]
prep. 向，朝着;到;关于;属于;
adv. 朝一个方向的;到某种状态;关闭;
🗣️ 情景例句
Yes. It works!
不错。有效！
How long have you studied English?
你学英语多久了？
modern states 'invest'in institutions of learning to get back 'interest'
现代国家对教育机构投资，收回的"利息