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expostulatory

/ik-spos-chuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee/US // ɪkˈspɒs tʃə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i //

驱逐性的,驱逐性,驱逐式,驱逐式的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : expostulating; conveying expostulation.

Examples

  • Columbus wrote on October 20 an expostulatory letter to Roldan.

  • It never occurred to Shelley to take offence at the freedom of Godwins expostulatory letter.

  • It was evident that the men were disconcerted, and an expostulatory murmur rose from them.

  • He could hear them talking, Rouminof's voice thick and expostulatory, Charley's even and clear.

  • But the moment her minois mutin meets my eye, expostulatory words crowd to my lips.