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 ex·pos·tu·late /ɪkˈspɑsʧəˌlet/
 (vi.)勸誡,忠告,抗議

 Ex·pos·tu·late v. i. [imp. & p. p. Expostulated p. pr. & vb. n. Expostulating.]  To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct, representing the wrong he has done or intends, and urging him to make redress or to desist; to remonstrate; -- followed by with.
    Men expostulate with erring friends; they bring accusations against enemies who have done them a wrong.   --Jowett (Thuc. ).
 Syn: -- To remonstrate; reason. See Remonstrate.

 Ex·pos·tu·late, v. t. To discuss; to examine. [Obs.]
 To expostulate
 What majesty should be, what duty is.   --Shak.
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 expostulate
      v : reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion