protestation

名詞

1. 1

   鄭重聲明、堅稱、辯白常用複數

   Despite his protestations of innocence, the jury convicted him.

   儘管他一再聲明自己無罪，陪審團仍判他有罪。

2. 2

   抗議、異議、反對正式

   The new policy was introduced despite loud protestations from residents.

   儘管居民大聲抗議，新政策仍然上路。