remonstrate
UK/ˈremənstreɪt/US/ri'mɒnstreit/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To protest or argue forcefully against something, or reason earnestly with someone
抗议，规劝，据理力争
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back, in return) + monstr (point out) + -ate (verb) = 'to point something back at someone' — to object by showing them they are wrong. You remonstrate WITH a person and AGAINST an action. It is formal and argumentative: making a reasoned case, not just grumbling.
Root monstr still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.remonstrate with someone与某人理论/规劝某人
- 2.remonstrate against something就某事提出抗议
- 3.remonstrate angrily愤怒地抗议
- 4.remonstrate in vain抗议无效
Example Sentences
- 1.
She remonstrated with the manager about the unfair schedule.
- 2.
Several members remonstrated against the sudden change in rules.
- 3.
He remonstrated in vain; the decision had already been made.