Wordiyoexpostulate
🇬🇧 UK/ik'spɔstjuleit/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To protest or reason earnestly with someone about their behavior in order to persuade them to change
劝诫，告诫；抗议，规劝
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.expostulate against抗议
- 2.expostulate with劝诫
- 3.expostulate about抱怨
Example Sentences
- 1.
His parents expostulated with him about his poor academic performance.
- 2.
She expostulated against the unfair treatment she received at work.