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。