protest
/ˈprəʊtest/ · /ˈproʊtest/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2108 in the learning path
抗议；抗议活动
Definitions
n. An expression or action showing strong disagreement or opposition.
抗议；抗议活动
v. Express strong disagreement with something.
抗议；反对
Example
Residents held a peaceful protest outside the town hall.
居民在市政厅外举行了一场和平抗议。
Citizens may protest against environmental policies that fail to protect local forests and water supplies.
公民可能会抗议那些未能保护当地森林和水源的环境政策。
Collocations
- peaceful protest
- protest against
- in protest at
- under protest
Word family
- protester (n.)
- protestation (n.)
Synonyms
- objection
- demonstration
Usage tip
所列为名词音；动词英音/prəˈtest/，常接against。
FAQ
- What does protest mean?
- An expression or action showing strong disagreement or opposition. Express strong disagreement with something.
- How is protest pronounced?
- UK /ˈprəʊtest/, US /ˈproʊtest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
