单词：expostulates
音标：[ɪkˈspɔstʃəˌleɪts] ；
v. 告诫, 规劝( expostulate的第三人称单数 )
v reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
expostulate的用法和样例：
例句
- They expostulated with him about the risks involved in his plan.他们指出他的计划有风险，劝他放弃。
经典引文
Connie expostulated roundly, and was angry with both of them.
出自：D. H. LawrenceI began to expostulate at the wasted time.
出自：W. GoldingSemenov..started expostulating on the dangers of accidental or unauthorized missile launches.
出自：H. Kissinger