objection
/əbˈdʒekʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5294 in the learning path
反对；异议；反对理由
Definitions
n. An expression of opposition, or a reason for opposing something.
反对；异议；反对理由
Example
My only objection is that the tickets cost too much.
我唯一的反对理由是票价太高。
Residents raised an objection to the proposed airport expansion because of its likely impact on noise levels.
居民对拟议的机场扩建提出异议，因为这可能加剧噪声。
Collocations
- raise an objection
- have no objection to
- a strong objection
Word family
- object (v.)
- objector (n.)
- objectionable (adj.)
Synonyms
- opposition
Antonyms
- approval
Usage tip
objection to中的to是介词，后接名词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does objection mean?
- An expression of opposition, or a reason for opposing something.
- How is objection pronounced?
- UK /əbˈdʒekʃən/, US /əbˈdʒekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
