Protest against Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

PROH-test uh-GAYNST

UK

ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

PROH-test uh-GENST

释义

To publicly show disagreement or disapproval of something, usually through actions, speeches, or demonstrations.

用法与细微差别

Usually followed by the thing being opposed ('protest against unfair laws'). Used both for organized public events and expressions of disapproval. More formal than 'speak out against'. Common in news, politics, and activism contexts.

• Spanish: protestar contra
• Portuguese (BR): protestar contra
• Portuguese (PT): protestar contra
• Chinese (Simplified): 抗议
• Chinese (Traditional): 抗議
• Hindi: के खिलाफ विरोध करना
• Arabic: يحتج على
• Bengali: বিরোধিতা করা - প্রতিবাদ করা
• Russian: протестовать против
• Japanese: 〜に抗議する - 〜に反対する
• Vietnamese: phản đối
• Korean: ~에 항의하다 - ~에 반대하다
• Turkish: karşı protesto etmek - karşı çıkmak
• Urdu: کے خلاف احتجاج کرنا
• Indonesian: memprotes - menentang

例句

Many students protested against the new rules at school.

basic

People protest against pollution to protect the environment.

basic

The workers protest against low wages every year.

basic

Hundreds gathered downtown to protest against the decision.

natural

She spoke out on TV to protest against animal cruelty.

natural

It takes courage to protest against something you know is wrong.

natural