Exhortation

Pronunciation:ɪɡˌzɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən
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Quick Translations

  • 劝告
  • 鼓励
  • 敦促

Definitions

noun

Definition

An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

In ZH

一种强调性地敦促某人做某事的演讲或交流。

Examples

  • After watching last week's debate, my friend sent an exhortation to all of us to make sure we vote. I think he confused voting with voting for pizza toppings!
  • The coach's exhortation to 'win at all costs' felt a bit overkill when we were just playing a friendly game of dodgeball.
  • My boss delivered an exhortation on productivity, which was ironic because she then left for a two-hour lunch break.

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, exhortation can be found in religious or motivational contexts, often used by leaders to inspire action among followers.