expostulation的词源

英文词源

expostulation (n.)

1580s, "action of remonstrating in a friendly manner;" 1590s, "argumentative protest," from Latin expostulationem (nominative expostulatio) "a pressing demand, complaint," noun of action from past participle stem of expostulare "demand urgently" (see expostulate).

中文词源

expostulation：规劝，告诫

来自expostulate, 抗议，争执，特指就坏的行为或事情进行辩理，引申义规劝，告诫。

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