object to — to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈdʒekt tu/
Korean meaning: 반대하다, 이의를 제기하다, 거부감을 나타내다
Korean pronunciation: 어**브젝트** 투
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to object to the new expensive cat food I bought.
- The residents object to the construction of a noisy factory in their neighborhood.
- I object to working overtime every single day - even robots need rest!
object to
VERB//əbˈdʒekt tu//
to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
You can object to the ruling, but you're still subject to respect!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'objectus'(앞에 던져진)에서 유래. 무언가를 앞에 내세워 막는다는 개념에서 '반대하다'의 의미가 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to object to the new expensive cat food I bought.”
“The residents object to the construction of a noisy factory in their neighborhood.”
“I object to working overtime every single day - even robots need rest!”
“The lawyer will object to any evidence that was obtained illegally.”
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