释义 |
ex·hor·ta·tion \ˌekˌsȯ(r)ˈtāshən, ˌegˌzȯ(r)-, ˌeksə(r)-, ˌeks]ˌhȯ(r)-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English exhortacioun, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French exhortation, from Latin exhortation-, exhortatio, from exhortatus (past participle of exhortari) + -ion-, -io -ion 1. : an act or instance of exhorting : sermon < exhortations to young men to continue their education > 2. : language intended to incite and encourage : advice, counsel; specifically : a liturgical formulary of this nature |