expostulation
US /ɪkˌspɑː.stjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˌspɒs.tjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
名词
抗议, 规劝
the act of expressing strong disapproval or disagreement
示例:
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His expostulation about the unfair rules was ignored by the committee.
他对不公平规则的抗议被委员会忽视了。
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She listened to his lengthy expostulation with a patient sigh.
她耐心地叹了口气，听着他冗长的抗议。
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