| 释义 |
in·ter·pel·late
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈpeˌlāt, usu -ād.+V; ə̇n.ˈtərpəˌ-, -tə̄p-, -təip-, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin interpellatus, past participle of interpellare, from inter- + -pellare (from pellere to drive, beat, push) — more at felt
1. obsolete : interrupt
2. : to question formally about a governmental policy or decision |