v.争辩，抗议，争论，争执

原形：expostulate第三人称单数：expostulates过去式：expostulated过去分词：expostulated现在分词：expostulating

I must expostulate with you on your tardiness," the teacher said firmly to the student who was consistently late for class.
“我必须就你的迟到向你提出责备，”老师坚定地对那个上课总是迟到的学生说。
His friends tried to expostulate with him about the risks of investing all his savings in a single startup, but he was determined.
他的朋友们试图劝阻他，告诉他把所有积蓄都投资到一个初创公司的风险，但他决心已定。
How can you even suggest such a thing?" she expostulated, shocked by his proposal.
“你怎么能提出这样的建议呢？”她惊讶地反驳道。
The environmental activists expostulated against the government's decision to allow deforestation in the protected area.
环保活动家们对政府允许在保护区进行砍伐森林的决定表示抗议。
My mother would often expostulate with me about the importance of studying hard and not wasting my youth.
我的母亲经常告诫我努力学习的重要性，不要虚度青春。
The diplomat expostulated on the need for peaceful negotiations instead of military intervention in the conflict.
那位外交官强烈主张通过和平谈判而非军事干预来解决冲突。
She expostulated that it was unfair to judge someone based solely on their appearance.
她提出异议，认为仅凭外表评判一个人是不公平的。
The coach expostulated against the referee's decision, insisting that it was a clear mistake.
教练对裁判的决定提出抗议，坚持认为那是一个明显的错误。
He tried to expostulate with his boss about the unrealistic deadlines, but his concerns fell on deaf ears.
他试图就那些不切实际的截止日期与老板争论，但他的担忧没有得到重视。
The customer expostulated about the poor service, demanding an apology and compensation from the manager.
顾客对糟糕的服务表示不满，要求经理道歉并给予赔偿。