remonstrate

动词

1. 1

   抗议、抗辩、表示异议正式

   Several workers remonstrated with the manager about the new schedule.

   好几名员工就新的班表向经理抗议。

2. 2

   规劝、劝诫、责备正式

   She remonstrated with her son for coming home so late.

   她因为儿子这么晚才回家而规劝了他一番。

3. 3

   抗议地说、不满地说正式

   "That is completely unfair," he remonstrated in a loud voice.

   「这根本不公平。」他大声抗议道。