[ C or U ] a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition抗议;反对
B2 [ C ] an occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.抗议活动;抗议游行
If something is done under protest, it is done unwillingly.不情愿地
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The authorities have put tanks on the streets to discourage any protest.
My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean.
They believe only in peaceable, non-violent protest.
The lecturers joined the protest march to show solidarity with their students.
One member of the committee resigned in protest at the changes.
B2 to show that you disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying signs, etc.抗议;反对
B2 to say something forcefully or complain about something声言,断言;控诉;抗议
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We protested about the changes for a long time, but in the end we had to submit.
Demonstrators protested angrily following the jury's verdict.
"But I can't go to the dance without an escort, " she protested.
Students and workers were out on the streets protesting against the cuts.
The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees.
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