| 词组 | objection |
| 释义 | objection /əbˈdʒekʃən/ noun a reason that you have for opposing or disapproving of something, or something you say that expresses thisverbshave an objection Does anyone have any objections to the proposal?make/raise/voice an objection (=say that you have an objection) The Parish Council made several objections to the changes. | His father raised no objections when John told him that he wanted to become a dancer.lodge an objection (=formally make an objection) Residents have lodged an objection to the new development.withdraw an objection (=stop objecting to something) The FBI withdrew its objections to publishing the information.overrule an objection (=order that people should ignore someone’s objection) The prime minister overruled the objections of two ministers.meet sb’s objections (=change something so that someone will no longer object) He altered the plans to meet the objections of community leaders.adjectivesa 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/principal objection One of the main objections was that classes were being taught by untrained staff.the fundamental objection The fundamental objection to this scheme is that there is no way of making sure that people obey it.a moral objection He had moral objections to killing animals for food.a religious objection Roman Catholics have religious objections to the use of contraceptives.(a) conscientious objection (=the fact of refusing to become a soldier 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.prepositionsan objection to sth We have strong objections to the use of drugs in sport.an objection from/by sb The nightclub was built despite objections from local residents. |
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