whimperative

词形变化

whimperatives 复数 whimperatives

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An order or imperative phrased obliquely as a question, such as "would you mind closing the window?"

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词源

Blend of whimper + imperative. Coined by Jerrold Sadock in a 1970 essay.

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