protest

中文来自 ECDICT

原始印欧语 *per-原始印欧语 *steh₂-

From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

动词 Verb

(intransitive) To make a strong objection.
(transitive) To affirm (something).
To object to.
(transitive, chiefly Canada, US) To publicly demonstrate against.
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
(law, transitive) to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
(obsolete, transitive) To publish