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单词 protest
释义 protest
n. & v.
--n
  1. a statement of dissent or disapproval; a remonstrance (made a protest).
  2. (often attrib.) a usu. public demonstration of objection to government etc. policy (marched in protest; protest demonstration).
  3. a solemn declaration.
  4. Law a written declaration, usu. by a notary public, that a bill has been presented and payment or acceptance refused.
--v
  1. intr. (usu. foll. by against, at, about, etc.) make a protest against an action, proposal, etc.
  2. tr. (often foll. by that + clause; also absol.) affirm (one's innocence etc.) solemnly, esp. in reply to an accusation etc.
  3. tr. Law write or obtain a protest in regard to (a bill).
  4. tr. US object to (a decision etc.).
Phrases and idioms
under protest unwillingly.
Derivatives
protester n. protestingly adv. protestor n.
Etymology: ME f. OF protest (n.), protester (v.), f. L protestari (as PRO-(1), testari assert f. testis witness)
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