The building work will go ahead, despite protests from local residents.
盡管當地居民反對，建筑工程將照樣進行。
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice.
這些抗議活動確實引起了政府的警覺和注意。
The campaign provided a channel for protest against the war.
這場運動是反對戰爭的一種方式。
The plans for the new development have raised angry protests from local residents.
新的開發計劃惹得當地居民憤怒抗議。
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind.
抗議沒有用，我決不改變主意。