objections

IPA/əbˈdʒek.ʃən/
KK[əbdʒˈɛkʃənz]IPA/əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

objections — noun

  • objectionssingular
  • objectionsesplural

1. spoken, written, or strongly felt signs that someone does not accept or like a p

1.名詞B2
釋義

spoken, written, or strongly felt signs that someone does not accept or like a plan, idea, or action.

例句

Bilal raised objections to the parking plan at the neighborhood meeting.

raise objections to + noun

The parents voiced no objections when the library extended its weekend hours.

voice no objections

同義詞
  • protests

    stronger and often more public or emotional

  • opposition

    broader and often uncountable, for continuing resistance

  • complaints

    focuses more on dissatisfaction than principled disagreement

反義詞
  • approval

    shows support instead of resistance

  • agreement

    signals that people accept the idea

文法句型

raise objections to + noun

voice objections to + noun/-ing

have no objections

用法筆記

Usually used when people are openly saying or writing what they oppose. Distinguish it from sense 2, which focuses on the reasons behind that opposition.

常見錯誤

❌We made objections against the new menu.
✅We raised objections to the new menu.
💡this noun usually goes with raise, voice, or lodge, and it normally takes 'to'.

2. particular points or arguments used to explain why someone is against something.

2.名詞B2
釋義

particular points or arguments used to explain why someone is against something.

例句

One of Hao's main objections was the lack of wheelchair access.

one of someone's objections

Her objections centered on the cost of replacing every classroom window.

objections centered on + noun

同義詞
  • arguments

    broader and not always opposing something

  • reservations

    often softer, showing doubt rather than direct resistance

  • criticisms

    focuses on faults more than on blocking a decision

反義詞

文法句型

objections to + noun/-ing

one of someone's objections

objections that + clause

用法筆記

Common when you want to name the exact grounds for disagreement. Distinguish it from sense 1, which is about the act of protesting rather than the argument itself.

常見錯誤

❌My objections are because the rent is too high.
✅My objections are that the rent is too high.
💡use a 'that-clause' or a noun phrase to state the specific reason clearly.

3. formal statements in a court case or similar hearing saying that a question, ans

3.名詞C1
釋義

formal statements in a court case or similar hearing saying that a question, answer, or piece of evidence should not be allowed.

例句

The defense raised objections when the lawyer repeated the same question.

raise objections during questioning

Several objections from the witness's attorney slowed the hearing all afternoon.

同義詞
  • challenges

    broader and not limited to courtroom procedure

  • protests

    less technical and less tied to legal rules

反義詞
  • admissions

    accepted statements or evidence instead of opposed ones

文法句型

raise objections

overrule objections

objections to evidence or questioning

用法筆記

Common in courtroom English and other formal hearings. The noun usually refers to a procedural challenge, not just a personal complaint.

常見錯誤

❌The judge objected the evidence.
✅The lawyer raised objections to the evidence.
💡in legal English, lawyers raise objections and judges sustain or overrule them.