资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Dissent \Dis*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Dissented}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Dissenting}.] [L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- +
   sentire to feel, think. See {Sense}.]
   1. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary
      sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.

            The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice.
                                                  --Hallam.

            Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us.
                                                  --Addison.

   2. (Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to
      doctrines, rites, or government.

   3. To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker.

资料来源 : WordNet®

dissenting
     adj : disagreeing, especially with a majority [syn: {dissentient},
            {dissenting(a)}, {dissident}]