object to

object to — phrasal verb

  • object tobase form
  • objects to3rd person singular
  • objecting to-ing form
  • objected topast simple

1. to say or show that you disagree with something, especially because you think it

1.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to say or show that you disagree with something, especially because you think it is wrong, unfair, or not acceptable

例句

Haruto objected to the idea of working on weekends because he valued his free time.

object to + noun phrase (the idea of...)

The residents objected to the new building plans, saying the tower would block their sunlight.

同義詞
  • oppose

    stronger and more active; implies taking action against something

  • protest

    emphasizes public or official voicing of disagreement

  • be against

    less formal and more conversational than 'object to'

  • disagree with

    milder; can refer to a private opinion without action

反義詞
  • support

    the direct opposite; to be in favour of something

  • agree to

    implies giving approval or consent

文法句型

object to + noun phrase

object to + gerund (-ing form)

object to + possessive + gerund

用法筆記

Always requires the preposition 'to' before the complement. Common complements include noun phrases (object to the plan), gerunds (object to being treated unfairly), and possessive + gerund (object to his joining the team).

常見錯誤

❌I objected about the new schedule.
✅I objected to the new schedule.
💡The correct preposition is 'to', not 'about'.
❌She objected him to leave early.
✅She objected to him leaving early.
💡'Object to' takes a noun or gerund, not an infinitive.