expostulate
US /ɪkˈspɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
UK /ɪkˈspɒs.tjʊ.leɪt/
动词
规劝, 忠告
express strong disapproval or disagreement
示例:
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He expostulated with the referee about the unfair decision.
他向裁判抗议不公平的判决。
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The parents expostulated with the teacher about the excessive homework.
家长们向老师抗议作业过多。
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