及物动词

名词

1. the act of protesting
a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

Synonym: objectiondissent

2. a formal and solemn declaration of objection

e.g. they finished the game under protest to the league president
the senator rose to register his protest
the many protestations did not stay the execution

Synonym: protestation

3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

e.g. he shouted his protests at the umpire
a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall