expostulate

中文翻译

强烈抗议；争辩

含义 MEANING

To expostulate is to argue or protest strongly about something because you think it is wrong.

用法与解析 USAGE

Expostulate is formal and often appears with with, against, or about: expostulate with a manager about a delay.

学习笔记 NOTES

核心理解：expostulate 比普通的 complain 更正式、更有力度，指因为认为某事不对而强烈争辩或抗议。

例句 EXAMPLES

She expostulated with the manager about the delay.

▶ 朗读

她因为延误向经理强烈抗议。

He expostulated that the plan was unfair.

▶ 朗读

他争辩说这个计划不公平。

The lawyer expostulated against the new rule.

▶ 朗读

律师强烈反对这项新规定。

They expostulated loudly but changed nothing.

▶ 朗读

他们大声抗议，却什么也没改变。