单词 |
expostulatory |
释义 |
expostulatory, a.|ɛkˈspɒstjʊləˌtərɪ| [f. as prec. + -ory.] Characterized by, or of the nature of, expostulation.
1586A. Day Eng. Secretary ii. (1625) 26 An example of an Epistle expostulatorie touching unkindnesse received. 1660S. Fisher (title), The Rustick's Alarm to the Rabbies..In four Apologeticall and Expostulatory Exercitations. 1758Bp. Warburton Lett. (1809) 275 Mr. Jane..wrote me an expostulatory letter. 1849Stovel in Canne's Necess. Introd. 63 Expostulatory defences in the ecclesiastical courts. †2. Comb.
1600Abp. Abbot Exp. Jonah 526 He prayed indeed, but it was tumultuously, and expostulatory-wise. |

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