protestations
n．抗议，抗议声：表示反对、不满或不同意的言辞或行为。
例句
Despite his constant protestations of devotion and love, her doubts persisted.
尽管他一直宣称爱她忠贞不渝，她的疑心尚存。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
This action makes a mockery of the administration's continuing protestations of concern.
这个行动使政府给予关怀的一再声明显得毫无价值和愚蠢。
Mr Brown’s protestations looked increasingly ridiculous.
布朗先生的声明事后看来愈加荒唐。
