| 单词 | expostulation |
| 释义 | expostulation (once / 4040 pages) n Expostulation is an expression of protest, not a rant exactly, but often lengthy. If you have parents, you might be more familiar with the term "lecture," an expostulation on the why you should never do the things you actually want to do. If you've done any geometry proofs, you know that postulate means to put forward an assumption. Expostulate means to take that assumption away. For instance you might postulate that it's a good idea for you and your friends to drive to the beach in the middle of the night, but your parents might expostulate that it's not safe. WORD FAMILYexpostulation: expostulations+/expostulate: expostulated, expostulates, expostulating, expostulation USAGE EXAMPLESAt such times, I lean my head back and let my jaw hang slack, which encourages expostulations like “ha-ha” and “ho ho.” The New Yorker(Jan 05, 2015) The circle closed up again with a running murmur of expostulation; it was a minute before I could see anything at all. F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby(1925) With an expostulation of wonder, the Dalai Lama sat back and clasped his hands together. Slate(Feb 26, 2014) 1n an exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof Hyper exclaiming, exclamation an abrupt excited utterance 2n the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest Syn|Hyper objection, remonstrance, remonstration communicating, communication the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information |
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