(1)反对，异议，厌恶(statement of dislike or disapproval(of sb/sth))[C，U][N(to)]： have/lodge(utter) /brush aside/entertain/temper (an)～to 反对/对……提出异议/排除异议/持有异议/调合异议;I want to raise an～against starting work so early.我想反对这么早就开始工作。The longer Clare resided here，the less～he had to his company.克莱尔在这儿住得越久，就越不讨厌那些伙伴了。〖同〗disapproval，opposition，disagreement，dislike;〖反〗approval，consent，agreement，support;

(2)反对的理由(cause for dislike or disapproval)[C][N(to/against)]：His～to the plan is that it will cost too much money.他反对这项计划的理由是因为它花钱太多。What's your～to cats?你讨厌猫的理由是什么? The chief～to the book is its great length.人们不喜欢这本书的主要原因是它过于冗长。My～against the candidate is that he is too young.我反对这名候选人的理由是因为他太年轻了。〖同〗criticism，protest;

←ob′ject vt;

→ob′jectionable adj 令人反对(反感)的