Word · Frequency #2229
Fully loadedprotests
抗议；反对；示威
protests is the plural of protest.
a strong public expression of disagreement or disapproval; an organized demonstration against something
- 1.
A formal objection, especially one by a group.
正式的反对,尤指集体性的。
- 2.
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
正式而庄严的反对声明
- 3.
A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
集体的不满表示；示威。
- 4.
the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
抗议行为；公开的(常为有组织的)异议表达
- 5.
The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
公证人对未付或未承兑票据的批注。
- 6.
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval
强烈公开表达不同意和反对的行为
- 7.
A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
(通常由船长出具的)关于船舶或货物损失情况的书面声明。
拒付证书；拒绝证书；海事声明；船长声明；正式的反对,尤指集体性的。；正式而庄严的反对声明；集体的不满表示；示威。
In use
The students organized a protest against the new school policy.
The workers went on strike in protest of the pay cut.
A large protest took place in the city center yesterday.
they finished the game under protest to the league president
the senator rose to register his protest
he shouted his protests at the umpire
a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall
a protest against [sth]
Connections
Collocations
- peaceful protest
- 和平抗议
- Thousands gathered for a peaceful protest against the new law.数千人聚集起来，对新法律进行和平抗议。
- protest march
- 抗议游行
- The protest march proceeded through the main streets of the city.抗议游行穿过了城市的主要街道。
- protest rally
- 抗议集会
- A large protest rally was held in the square demanding climate action.广场上举行了大型抗议集会，要求采取气候行动。
- organize a protest
- 组织抗议
- Students decided to organize a protest against tuition fee hikes.学生们决定组织抗议，反对学费上涨。
- join a protest
- 参加抗议
- Many workers joined the protest to demand better wages.许多工人参加抗议，要求提高工资。
- in protest of
Learner notes
Memory Tip
用 'protest' 记忆'抗议'：人们'测试'（test）政府的底线，发出'反对'之声。
Context & Register
neutral
Grammar Note
作'抗议活动'讲时可数，常与against连用；作抽象'抗议'时不可数。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end with -test and share the /tɛst/ rhyme, matching the second syllable of 'protest' (noun). Note that 'protest' as a noun has first-syllable stress /ˈproʊtɛst/, while 'detest' and 'attest' have second-syllable stress. Also beware of spelling lookalikes like 'process' (/ˈprɑːsɛs/) which sounds different.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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