Dissent
01
a difference of opinion, especially from commonly accepted beliefs
例子
Her quiet dissent went unnoticed during the heated debate.
02
a formal statement in which a judge disagrees with the opinion or decision of the majority
Specialized例子
Her dissent emphasized the constitutional implications of the ruling.
03
the action of demonstrating opposition in public or organized form
例子
Political dissent was met with censorship and arrests.
to dissent
01
持异议, 不同意
to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted
例子
Many in the community dissented when the city proposed building a new highway through the park.
当市政府提议修建一条穿过公园的新高速公路时，社区中的许多人表示反对。
02
持异议, 反对
to disagree with or reject the doctrines of an orthodox or established church, often by withdrawing membership
例子
She dissented from her congregation over its stance on social issues.
她就社会问题的立场与她的会众持异议。
