释义 |
under protestAfter expressing one’s objection or reluctance; unwillingly: ‘I’m only here under protest,’ Jenna said shortly...- The ‘official’ gear was worn; the tape was simply an indication that it was being worn under protest and, on the scale of protests, it was pretty mild.
- Did they pay the marginal increase that they are objecting to under protest, as it were, or have they just refused to pay it, so they are not out of pocket for it?
- He said legislators were making their amendment under protest but would proceed with their debate on May 19 because several wanted their objections to be noted in the official record.
See parent entry: protest |