remonstrance
🇬🇧 UK/ri'mɒnstrәns/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A formal or earnest objection or protest, often in writing.
抗议,正式反对;规劝
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.formal remonstrance正式抗议
- 2.letter of remonstrance抗议书
- 3.[strong remonstrance]强烈抗议
- 4.in remonstrance表示反对
Example Sentences
- 1.
The citizens submitted a formal remonstrance to the council against the new tax.
- 2.
Despite her remonstrance, the manager refused to reconsider the decision.
- 3.
His remonstrance fell on deaf ears, and the policy was implemented as planned.