objection
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ob·jec·tion /əbˈdʒekʃən/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 AGAINST/OPPOSE[countable, uncountable] a reason that you have for opposing or disapproving of something, or something you say that expresses this 反对的理由，异议 Her objection was that he was too young. 她反对的理由是他太小。objection to He had moral objections to killing animals for food. 他从道义上反对宰食动物。over the objections of somebody (=in spite of their objections) 尽管某人反对 The bill was passed over the objections of many Democrats. 议案在众多民主党人士的反对声中获得通过。n2. → objection! COLLOCATIONSverbshave an objection 有异议Does anyone have any objections to the proposal? 有人对这个提议有异议吗？make an objection (=say what your objection is) 提出异议The Parish Council made several objections to the changes. 行政堂区委员会对变革提出了若干反对意见。raise/voice an objection (=make an objection) 提出异议His father raised no objections when John told him that he wanted to become a dancer. 约翰告诉父亲他想当舞蹈演员，父亲没有反对。meet somebody’s objections (=change something so that someone will no longer object) 采纳某人的反对意见nHe altered the plans to meet the objections of community leaders.withdraw an objection (=stop objecting to something) 收回反对意见nThe FBI withdrew its objections to publishing the information.lodge an objection (=formally make an objection) 正式提出异议nResidents have lodged an objection to the new development.adjectivesa strong objection 强烈的反对Parents at the school have voiced strong objections to the closure. 家长们强烈反对学校关闭。a serious/major objection 重要的反对意见There were serious objections to using the videotaped evidence at the trial. 有人坚决反对将录像用作庭审证据。the main objection 主要的反对意见One of the main objections was that classes were being taught by untrained staff. 主要反对意见中有一条是认为授课人员未经培训。a fundamental objection 根本性的反对意见nA fundamental objection is that the church should not be part of the government.a moral objection 道义上的反对意见nHe has expressed moral objections to this type of research.a religious objection 宗教信仰上的反对意见nRoman Catholics have religious objections to the use of contraceptives.n(a) conscientious objection (=the fact of refusing to become a solider because of your moral or religious beliefs)Conscientious objection to military service is seen by the United Nations as part of your right to freedom of thought.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘say an objection’. Say make an objection. 不要说 ‘say an objection’. 而要说 make an objection.
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objection• If anyone has any objections, please let us know as soon as possible.• This characteristic has important implications for two elements of the sales process: handling objections and the close.• There were moral objections to house lizards being senselessly butchered by madmen.• Nevertheless, Macmillan had no objection to experimental steps being taken in that direction.• If you have no objection, I would like to use your name as a reference when I start applying for jobs.• When I told him about my plans, my father raised one objection after another.• A more substantial objection is why neither Karen nor I had dived in to try and save Dennis.• Locke faces the objection that there is no historical evidence for his account of the creation of political authority.• Yet this objection is easily answered once the hormonal theory is taken into account.• Democrats are now engaged in a full-scale legislative blockade, stopping all bills with objections and threatened filibusters.objection to• Her biggest objection to pets is that they're dirty.nobjection!spoken formal said by lawyers to a judge in a court when they think that what another lawyer has just said should not be allowed 反对！ 抗议！〔法庭上律师认为对方律师言辞不当时对法官的表态用语〕ob·jec·tion noun →COLLOCATIONS1objection!LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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objection
ob‧jec‧tion S3 /əbˈdʒekʃən/
noun
1. [uncountable and countable] a reason that you have for opposing or disapproving of something, or something you say that expresses this:
Her objection was that he was too young.
objection to
He had moral objections to killing animals for food.
over the objections of somebody (=in spite of their objections)
The bill was passed over the objections of many Democrats.
2. objection! spoken formal said by lawyers to a judge in a court when they think that what another lawyer has just said should not be allowed
■ verbs
▪have an objection Does anyone have any objections to the proposal?
▪make an objection (=say what your objection is) The Parish Council made several objections to the changes.
▪raise/voice an objection (=make an objection) His father raised no objections when John told him that he wanted to become a dancer.
▪meet somebody's objections (=change something so that someone will no longer object) He altered the plans to meet the objections of community leaders.
▪withdraw an objection (=stop objecting to something) The FBI withdrew its objections to publishing the information.
▪lodge an objection (=formally make an objection) Residents have lodged an objection to the new development.
■ adjectives
▪a strong objection Parents at the school have voiced strong objections to the closure.
▪a serious/major objection There were serious objections to using the videotaped evidence at the trial.
▪the main objection One of the main objections was that classes were being taught by untrained staff.
▪a fundamental objection A fundamental objection is that the church should not be part of the government.
▪a moral objection He has expressed moral objections to this type of research.
▪a religious objection Roman Catholics have religious objections to the use of contraceptives.
▪(a) conscientious objection (=the fact of refusing to become a solider because of your moral or religious beliefs) Conscientious objection to military service is seen by the United Nations as part of your right to freedom of thought.
■ COMMON ERRORS
► Do not say 'say an objection'. Say make an objection.
▪ opposition noun [uncountable] strong disagreement with or protest against something: Opposition to the proposed scheme was widespread. | The plan met with stiff opposition (=strong opposition).
▪objection noun [countable] a reason you give for opposing an idea or plan: My main objection is that it will cost too much money. | A number of objections were raised.
▪antagonism noun [uncountable] a strong feeling of opposition to something, or dislike for someone, which is shown in your behaviour, and has often existed for a long time: his own antagonism to any form of authority | There is no antagonism towards tourists on the island. | people’s antagonism to communism
▪hostility noun [uncountable] angry remarks or behaviour that show someone opposes something very strongly, or dislikes someone very much: The announcement was greeted with hostility from some employees. | There is a certain amount of hostility towards the police among local people.
▪antipathy noun [uncountable] formal a strong feeling of opposition and dislike for someone or something: his fundamental antipathy to capitalism | Her long-standing antipathy to Herr Kohl was well-known. | Darwin shared Lyell's antipathy to the idea that the same species could appear independently in different areas.
ob‧jec‧tion S3 /əbˈdʒekʃən/
noun1. [uncountable and countable] a reason that you have for opposing or disapproving of something, or something you say that expresses this:
objection to
over the objections of somebody (=in spite of their objections)
2. objection! spoken formal said by lawyers to a judge in a court when they think that what another lawyer has just said should not be allowed
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