| 单词 | protest |
| 释义 | protest protest /ˈprəʊ.test/ aep /proʊˈtest/ noun F0 [C or U] a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition: » Protests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes.» A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final.» Conservation groups have united in protest against the planned new road.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againstThesaurus+: ↑ComplainingB2 [C] an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.: » a public protest against the war» a peaceful/violent protestThesaurus+: ↑Activism and pressure groupsThesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againstunder protestF0 If something is done under protest, it is done unwillingly: » I only went to the meeting under protest.Thesaurus+: ↑Unwilling and reluctant , ↑Ready and willing , ↑Lacking interest and enthusiasm• • • Extra Examples:» The authorities have put tanks on the streets to discourage any protest.» My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean.» They believe only in peaceable, non-violent protest.» The lecturers joined the protest march to show solidarity with their students.» One member of the committee resigned in protest at the changes. protest /prəˈtest/ aep /ˈproʊ.test/ verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for protest B2 to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.: » A big crowd of demonstrators were protesting against cuts in health spending.» US Outside, a group of students were protesting research cuts.Thesaurus+: ↑Opposing and againstB2 to say something forcefully or complain about something: » A lot of people protested about the new working hours.» They protested bitterly to their employers, but to no avail.» [+ that] A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.» All through the trial he protested his innocence (= strongly said he was not guilty).Thesaurus+: ↑Complaining• • • Extra Examples:» We protested about the changes for a long time, but in the end we had to submit.» Demonstrators protested angrily following the jury's verdict.» "But I can't go to the dance without an escort, " she protested.» Students and workers were out on the streets protesting against the cuts.» The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees. |
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