objection
Definitions
A statement of disagreement or disapproval.
反对；异议
A formal protest in a court of law.
（法庭上的）抗议
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedob- (against) + ject (throw) + -ion (noun of action) = 'the act of throwing against.' An objection is a challenge hurled against a statement or proposal.
Root ject still carries 54 more wordsWhy It Means This
An objection is an argument thrown in the way of something. In courtroom dramas, 'Objection!' is one of the most recognizable legal terms — a lawyer throwing a formal challenge at the opposing side's evidence or questioning. Outside the courtroom, objections are milder but carry the same structure: 'I have no objection' means nothing stands in the way.
Common Collocations
- 1.raise an objection提出异议
- 2.have no objection没有异议
- 3.overrule the objection驳回异议
- 4.voice an objection表达反对
- 5.strong objection强烈反对
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lawyer raised an objection to the evidence.
- 2.
Several employees voiced objections to the new policy.
- 3.
If there are no objections, we'll proceed with the plan.