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protest

英['prəʊtest] 美['protɛst]
  • vi. 抗议;断言
  • vt. 抗议;断言
  • n. 抗议
  • adj. 表示抗议的;抗议性的

英英释意


1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection;
"they finished the game under protest to the league president"
"the senator rose to register his protest"
"the many protestations did not stay the execution"
2. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval;
"he shouted his protests at the umpire"
"a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"