「Object」和「Protest」兩個英文單字，雖然看起來有點像，意思卻大相逕庭。簡單來說，「object」指的是「反對」某件事，通常是基於個人意見或理由，而「protest」則是公開且積極地「抗議」某件事，通常涉及更多群體和社會行動。 前者較為個人和私下，後者則較為公開和集體。

讓我們用一些例句來更清楚地說明它們的區別：

Object (反對):

• Example 1 (English): I object to your suggestion because it's impractical.

• Example 1 (Chinese): 我反對你的建議，因為它不切實際。

• Example 2 (English): He objected strongly to the proposed changes.

• Example 2 (Chinese): 他強烈反對提議的更改。

• Example 3 (English): She didn't object to the extra work.

• Example 3 (Chinese): 她並不反對額外的的工作。

Notice how "object" often implies a personal disapproval, perhaps expressed calmly or politely.

Protest (抗議):

• Example 1 (English): Students protested against the new school rules.

• Example 1 (Chinese): 學生抗議新的校規。

• Example 2 (English): Thousands of people took to the streets to protest the government's decision.

• Example 2 (Chinese): 數千人走上街頭抗議政府的決定。

• Example 3 (English): The workers staged a protest against unfair wages.

• Example 3 (Chinese): 工人們發起抗議活動，反對不公平的工資。

"Protest" usually involves a more public and organized demonstration, often with a larger group of people expressing their strong disapproval. It's a more forceful and visible action.

Happy learning!