refusal

英 [rɪ'fjuːz(ə)l] 美 [rɪ'fjuzl]
  • n. 拒绝;优先取舍权;推却;取舍权

英文词源


refusal (n.)
late 15c., from refuse + -al (2).

双语例句


1. They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home.
他们引证了亚历克斯拒绝回到婚后的家中一事。

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2. Their refusal to compromise will inevitably invite more criticism from the UN.
他们拒绝妥协必然会引发联合国的更多批评。

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3. I couldn't tell if his refusal to talk was simple stubbornness.
我不清楚他拒绝说话是否只是因为他的顽固不化。

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4. Britain's refusal to sell Portugal arms in 1937 still rankled with him.
1937年英国拒绝向葡萄牙销售武器的事情仍然令他愤慨。

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5. She is likely to give you a flat refusal.
她很可能会断然拒绝你。

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