expostulation
英[ɪkˌspɒstʃʊ\'leɪʃn]
美[ɪkˌspɒstʃʊ\'leɪʃn]
基本释义
- n.
- 规劝，告诫
词性变化
- 动词:expostulate;
实用例句
My expostulation ( s ) had no effect.
我提出的劝告毫无作用.
辞典例句
I now went into an earnest expostulation with him upon the extravagant length of his report.
接着我就开始苦口婆心地劝导他,说他写的报告过分冗长.
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英英释义
Noun
1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
2. an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof