expostulating
[ɪkˈspɔstʃəˌleɪtɪŋ]

v.

告诫，规劝( expostulate的现在分词 )；

英英释义

expostulate[ ik'spɔstjuleit ]

• v.reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

双语例句

1. 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。

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