remonstrate
🇬🇧 UK/ˈremənstreɪt/🇺🇸 US/ri'mɒnstreit/
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Definitions
v.
To express strong objection or disapproval; to protest earnestly against something.
抗议,提出异议;规劝
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon 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 loudly]大声抗议
- 4.remonstrate in vain抗议无效
Example Sentences
- 1.
The citizens remonstrated against the government's decision.
- 2.
She remonstrated with her colleague about his unprofessional behavior at the meeting.
- 3.
The workers remonstrated against the unsafe conditions in the factory.
- 4.
He remonstrated loudly when the referee made what seemed an unfair call.