Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #40815
remonstrance
/riˈmɒnstrəns/
noun
抗议；反对
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
- 1.
A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, objection or protest.
正式(通常书面)的反对或抗议
- 2.
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
表达强烈反对或抗议的行为
正式(通常书面)的反对或抗议；表达强烈反对或抗议的行为；抗议；忠告；规劝；[法] 抗议
In use
The residents delivered a remonstrance to the city council about the noisy construction site.
The workers' remonstrances about the sudden pay cut were submitted to the manager.
She could not hide her remonstrance when they changed the plan without consulting her.
remonstrance against sth
They filed a remonstrance against the new policy.
他们提交了一份反对新政策的抗议书。
remonstrance with sb
His remonstrance with his son was gentle but firm.
他对儿子的规劝温和而坚定。
make a remonstrance
Connections
Confusing words
- demonstration
- 示威游行，示威集会 · remonstrance 指口头或书面的抗议、规劝，强调表达反对意见的行为；demonstration 指公开的游行或集会示威，更侧重集体行动
- reprehension
- 责备，谴责 · remonstrance 是提出反对或劝告，语气较温和；reprehension 指严厉的责备或谴责，语气更强
- reminder
- 提醒，提示 · remonstrance 与 reminder 发音相近，但意义完全不同：remonstrance 是抗议，reminder 是使人想起或提醒的事物
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Learner notes
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页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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