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protest
n
1 [C] statement or anaction that shows one´s strong dispproval or disagreement抗议; 抗议书; 抗议活动
enter/lodge/make/register a protest about/against sth 对某事物提出抗议
Loud protests were heard when the decision was announced. 这决定一经宣布, 抗议之声不绝於耳.
stage a protest (ieorganize a demonstration) against management´s handling of the dispute 举行抗议活动(组织示威游行)以反对资方对争端的处理办法.
2 [U] strong disapproval or disagreement that is expressed by a statement or an action 抗议; 异议; 反对
The minister resigned in protest against the decision. 这位部长为反对那项决策而辞职. *[attrib 作定语]
a protest demonstration, march, movement, etc, ie one organized by people who disagree with official policy 抗议示威、 游行、 运动等.
3 (idm 习语) under `protest unwillingly and after making protests (经抗议後)心有不甘地
She paid the fine under protest. 她争执一番後, 无可奈何地缴纳了罚金.
protest v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn]
~ (about/against/at sth) express strong disagreement or disapproval about (sth) 抗议, 反对(某事物); 对(某事物)提出异议
She protested strongly at being called a snob. 她极力反对别人说她势利眼.
Demonstrators protested outside the country´s embassies all over Europe. 该国驻欧洲各国的大使馆外都有群众进行示威抗议.
They are holding a rally to protest against the government´s defence policy. 他们正举行集会以抗议政府的防务政策.
(US) A demonstration was planned to protest the mistreatment of prisoners. 为抗议虐待犯人已计画好进行示威活动.
2 [Tn, Tf] declare (sth) solemnly or firmly, esp in reply to an accusation 严正地或坚决地申明(某事物); (尤指)声辩
He protested his innocence. 他坚决声辩自己无罪.
She protested that she had never seen the accused man before. 她坚持说她以前从未见过这一被指控的男子.
3 (idm 习语) pro`test too much affirm or deny sth so strongly that one´s sincerity is doubted 对某事物肯定或否定过激而失实; 过犹不及.
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