refuse
/rɪˈfjuːz/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #842 in the learning path
拒绝；谢绝
Definitions
v. to say that you will not do or accept something
拒绝；谢绝
n. unwanted waste material that people throw away
垃圾；废弃物
Example
She refused to leave without her favourite blue umbrella.
不带上她最喜欢的蓝色雨伞，她就不肯走。
Local authorities may refuse permission for developments that threaten wildlife habitats or increase flood risks.
地方政府可能拒绝批准威胁野生动物栖息地或增加洪灾风险的开发项目。
Collocations
- refuse to do something
- refuse an offer
- refuse permission
- refuse collection
Word family
- refusal (n.)
Synonyms
- decline
- reject
Antonyms
- accept
Usage tip
名词读/ˈrefjuːs/；动词后接to do，不接doing。
FAQ
- What does refuse mean?
- to say that you will not do or accept something unwanted waste material that people throw away
- How is refuse pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈfjuːz/, US /rɪˈfjuːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
