| 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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