To treat people capriciously and with an inconsistent, often harsh attitude; to be pleasant when in a good mood and scold harshly when displeased.
他对自己的学徒总是乐嗟苦咄，一会儿夸奖，一会儿又严厉指责。
He always treats his apprentices capriciously, praising them one moment and harshly criticizing them the next.
Era:
Ancient
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