| 词汇 | protest |
| 释义 | protest too muchTo deny something so often and/or so forcefully that people think one is not telling the truth. Taken from a line in Shakespeare's Hamlet: "Methinks the lady doth protest too much" (and often used in that structure). At even the slightest suggestion that there might be some impropriety in the company's accounts, the manager flies into a rage. He protests a bit too much, don't you think? Shiela mentions at every opportunity how she loves her husband and didn't marry him for his money—methinks she doth protest too much. under protestExpressly against one's objections or disagreement. He signed the documents under protest, aware that he had no real agency in the matter. protest about (someone or something)1. To complain about, object to, or vocally disapprove of someone or something. The kids wouldn't stop protesting about going on a camping trip instead of going to Disney Land. I heard that someone has been protesting about me to upper management. 2. To join or participate in a public demonstration or rally in opposition to someone or something. Nearly 40,000 marchers descended on the capitol building protesting about the government's new law. A large group of students are protesting about the new university president. ripple of protest1. A low murmur or series of murmurs complaining about or protesting against something. There was a ripple of protest or two among the staff when we announced the cutbacks, but pretty much everyone recognized that the company would go under without them. News of the school's decision sent ripples of protest through the crowded auditorium 2. A small, understated, or ineffective action or series of actions in protest of something. There have been a few ripples of protest in the streets following the passing of the controversial legislation, but they were quickly quelled by police. protest about someone or somethingand protest against someone or something1. to complain about someone or something. Valerie is always protesting about some problem at work. She filed a complaint that protested against her supervisor. 2. to rally or demonstrate against someone or something. A number of people protested about the war. They were mainly protesting against the draft. ripple of protestquiet remarks protesting something; a small amount of subdued protest. There was only a ripple of protest about the new tax law. The rude comedian hardly drew a ripple of protest. under protestafter expressing your objection or reluctance; unwillingly. 1997 Independent Jon Benet would come to the Griffin house for her lessons on deportment, disappearing into the basement—sometimes under protest—to practise Dior turns. under ˈprotestunwillingly and after expressing disagreement: The new contract was finally accepted, but only under protest. |
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