dissent
/dɪˈsent/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈsent/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈsent/ (ame, mw)
dissent — 名詞
1. A situation where someone openly states a view that goes against what most peopl
異議；反對
對主流意見或官方提案的強烈反對
A situation where someone openly states a view that goes against what most people accept or what those in power say — for instance, arguing against a new government rule or a well-known belief.
The university board was surprised by the level of student dissent when the new fee plan was announced.
大學理事會對於新收費方案公布時學生的強烈異議感到驚訝。
dissent + about/over [a proposed change]
Imran's proposal to shorten the school day faced strong dissent from the teaching staff.
Imran 縮短上課日的提案遭到教職員的強烈反對。
face strong dissent from [group]
In many countries, citizens can express political dissent through peaceful marches and online articles.
在許多國家，公民可以透過和平遊行和網路文章表達政治異議。
Aarav's speech at the town hall meeting offered a rare voice of dissent in an otherwise supportive crowd.
Aarav 在市政廳會議上的發言是現場罕見的異議之聲，其餘聽眾多半表示支持。
- opposition
broader term that can include action as well as opinion; 'opposition' may be more active
- disagreement
more general and less intense than 'dissent'; used for any difference of opinion
- objection
focuses on a specific point of opposition rather than a general stance
文法句型
dissent + about/over [topic]
dissent + among [group]
dissent + from [view]
用法筆記
Unlike ordinary disagreement, dissent usually implies publicly opposing an established rule, plan, or authority rather than a casual difference of opinion between individuals.
常見錯誤
2. In soccer, rugby, and similar sports, showing that you disagree with a referee's
抗議裁決
運動中對裁判判決的公開異議
In soccer, rugby, and similar sports, showing that you disagree with a referee's decision is treated as breaking the rules and can result in a warning or a penalty.
The striker was given a yellow card for dissent after arguing with the referee about the penalty call.
前鋒因為對罰球判決與裁判爭論而被出示黃牌，理由是抗議裁決。
sports: dissent results in a yellow card
During the match, the coach received a warning for dissent when he shouted at the linesman.
比賽中，教練因向邊線裁判大吼而收到抗議裁決的警告。
The rugby player was sent off the field for persistent dissent towards the match officials.
那名橄欖球球員因持續抗議裁判而被罰出場。
The tennis player was fined for dissent after shouting at the umpire during the final set.
那名網球選手因在決勝盤對裁判大吼而被罰款，理由是抗議裁決。
文法句型
dissent as a rule violation in sports
用法筆記
This sense is specific to the rules of particular sports. In football (soccer), dissent is punishable by a yellow card; in rugby, it may result in a penalty or a sending-off.
3. In a court of law, a formal document in which a judge sets out reasons for reach
不同意見書
法官對多數判決的不同意見書
In a court of law, a formal document in which a judge sets out reasons for reaching a different conclusion from their fellow judges on the same case.
Judge Amira wrote a strong dissent arguing that the lower court's ruling ignored key evidence.
Amira 法官撰寫了一份強烈的不同意見書，主張下級法院的判決忽略了關鍵證據。
legal: written dissent filed by a judge
The Supreme Court decision was five votes to four, and Justice Christopher filed a thirty-page dissent.
最高法院以五比四的票數做出判決，Christopher 大法官提交了一份長達三十頁的不同意見書。
file a dissent
Law students often study famous dissents from past cases to understand different interpretations of the constitution.
法律系的學生經常研讀過去案件中有名的不同意見書，以了解對憲法的不同解釋。
In a dissent joined by two other justices, Judge Adaeze argued that the new law violated free speech protections.
Adaeze 法官在一份獲得另外兩位大法官聯署的不同意見書中，主張新法律侵犯了言論自由的保障。
- dissenting opinion
the full formal term for a judge's written dissent
- minority opinion
can refer to the opinion of the judges who disagreed, not just one judge
- majority opinion
the official ruling of the court agreed to by most judges
文法句型
file/enter/write a dissent
dissent + from [majority opinion]
常見錯誤
dissent — 動詞
1. To express or hold a different opinion from other people about a particular matt
持異議
不同意他人觀點或立場
To express or hold a different opinion from other people about a particular matter, especially when most people hold one view and you hold another.
Mizuki dissented from the rest of the team when they voted to cut the community outreach programme.
當團隊投票決定刪減社區推廣計畫時，Mizuki 對其他成員持不同意見。
dissent from [group] + when voting
Several board members dissented, arguing that the merger would hurt employees and customers alike.
幾位董事會成員持異議，表示這項合併對員工和顧客都會造成傷害。
When the committee asked if the budget was fair, only one member dissented from the majority view.
當委員會詢問預算分配是否公平時，只有一名成員對多數意見持異議。
Trang dissented from the report's conclusions, pointing out several errors in the data analysis.
Trang 對這份報告的結論持異議，指出數據分析中有幾處錯誤。
文法句型
dissent + from [person/group/opinion]
用法筆記
This verb is noticeably more formal than 'disagree'. You would typically use it in professional, political, or academic settings rather than in everyday conversation about personal preferences.