protestation

名词

1. 1

   郑重声明、坚称、辩白常用复数

   Despite his protestations of innocence, the jury convicted him.

   尽管他一再声明自己无罪，陪审团仍判他有罪。

2. 2

   抗议、异议、反对正式

   The new policy was introduced despite loud protestations from residents.

   尽管居民大声抗议，新政策仍然上路。