(proverb)the fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases
(谚)正因存在例外，才证明有普遍规律
object strongly to; be offended by
强烈反对；对…不悦，反感
they took exception to his bohemian demeanour.
他们对他放荡不羁的行为甚是不悦。
except; not including
除…外
with no one or nothing excluded
无一例外；一律