refusal
/rɪˈfjuːzəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5286 in the learning path
拒绝；回绝
Definitions
n. an act of saying you will not do or accept something
拒绝；回绝
Example
His polite refusal did not upset the host.
他礼貌的谢绝并没有让主人不快。
A government's refusal to address public concerns can weaken trust and reduce participation in democratic processes.
政府拒绝处理公众关切可能削弱信任，并降低公众参与民主程序的意愿。
Collocations
- refusal to cooperate
- a firm refusal
- meet with refusal
Word family
- refuse (v.)
Synonyms
- rejection
Antonyms
- acceptance
Usage tip
表示拒绝做某事，用refusal to do，不用of doing。
FAQ
- What does refusal mean?
- an act of saying you will not do or accept something
- How is refusal pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈfjuːzəl/, US /rɪˈfjuːzəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
