/prəˈtest; NAmE also ˈproʊ-/ [intransitive, transitive]
protest (about/against/at sth) to say or do sth to show that you disagree with or disapprove of sth, especially publicly
（公开）反对，抗议◆Car workers went on strike to protest against job cuts.
汽车工人以罢工抗议裁员。◆Small business groups have protested about the tax increases.
小企业集团对增税提出了抗议。◆(NAmE) They fully intend to protest the decision.
他们决意反对这项决定。