vociferous
Significado: Expressing opinions or protests loudly, insistently, and with great energy. Describes people or groups that make themselves heard forcefully.
Vociferous implies volume and persistence rather than mere assertiveness. It is neutral in tone — vociferous opposition can be either admirable or tiresome depending on context. The word is a mainstay of political and parliamentary reporting, frequently applied to protesters, critics, campaigners, and lobby groups. Common collocations include 'vociferous opposition,' 'vociferous supporters,' and 'vociferous demands.'
Ejemplos
- The proposal met with vociferous opposition from environmental campaigners and local residents. 该提案遭到环保活动人士和当地居民的强烈反对。La propuesta se topó con la oposición vociferante de los ecologistas y los vecinos.その提案は環境運動家や地元住民からの激しい反対に遭った。그 제안은 환경 운동가와 지역 주민들의 격렬한 반대에 부딪혔다.
- Vociferous fans created an intimidating atmosphere that unsettled the visiting team. 声嘶力竭的球迷们营造了一种令客队倍感压力的气氛。Los aficionados vociferantes crearon un ambiente intimidante que desestabilizó al equipo visitante.声高なファンたちが威圧的な雰囲気を作り出し、アウェーチームを動揺させた。열광적인 팬들이 위압적인 분위기를 만들어 원정 팀을 동요시켰다.
- Despite vociferous objections from the backbenches, the bill passed its second reading. 尽管后座议员强烈反对,该法案仍通过了二读。Pese a las enérgicas objeciones de los diputados de base, el proyecto de ley superó la segunda lectura.陳情議員たちの声高な反対にもかかわらず、その法案は第二読会を通過した。평의원들의 격렬한 반대에도 불구하고, 그 법안은 제2독회를 통과했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: journalism, political, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin vociferari meaning to cry out, from vox (voice) and ferre (to carry). Entered English in the early 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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