expostulation

expostulation读音音标

英[ɪkˌspɒstʃʊ\\\'leɪʃn]

美[ɪkˌspɒstʃʊ\\\'leɪʃn]

基本意思释义

n.规劝，告诫

词性变化

动词:expostulate;

短语及实用例句

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.

英英释义

Noun

1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

2. an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof