Protest
[ 'protɛst ]
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n. 抗议;反对;申明;
💡 词根助记
pro在前面+test证据→向前作证→抗议；坚决声明
📝 例句
Our chief representative' s withdrawal was construed as a protest.
我们的首席代表的退场被看作是一种抗议的表示。
Many people protested the budget cuts.
许多人反对预算削减。
A large crowd protested the terrorization.
一大群人示威抗议暴力压制。
She protested that she had never done it.
她坚决声明她不曾做过那件事。
I shall venture on a mild protest.
我要冒昧提一个温和的抗议。
🌱 联想助记
【记】※ protect-保护,protest-主张:我们主张保护环境
※ protect-保护,protest-抗议:保护坏人的做法,遭到强烈抗议
※ pr-拼音“仆人”,o-似“鸡蛋”,test-测试:仆人主张用鸡蛋测试,遭到了抗议
✅ 同义词
🔴 反义词
🔤 词根
-test-表示“验证”
📖 牛津释义
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.
🎯 考研助记
提前(pro)考试(test)要 抗议
🔁 扩展释义
*[prә'test]n. 抗议, 反对, 抗议书, 断言vt. 反对, 抗议, 断言vi. 反对, 抗议, 断言【经】 抗议, 拒付证书, 抗议书相关词组: do sth under protest make a protest against... lodge a protest against... enter a protest against... under protest
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Some of us do not know much about the theatre.
我们中有些人还不太懂戏剧。
Check the prices before you decide whether to buy one.
先把价格核对一下，再决定该不该买。
I said that together we could light a fire that could be seen for many miles.
我说，我们一起点燃一堆火，让几英里远都能看见。