Definitions
v. To refuse to accept, approve, or believe something.
拒绝接受；否决
v. To remove something because it is faulty or unsuitable.
剔除；丢弃
n. An item not accepted because it fails to meet standards.
次品；不合格品
Example
The shop rejected my offer for the old bicycle.
店家拒绝了我对那辆旧自行车的出价。
Local authorities may reject construction proposals if developers cannot demonstrate that nearby wildlife habitats will be protected.
如果开发商无法证明附近的野生动物栖息地会得到保护，地方政府可能会否决建设方案。
Collocations
- reject a proposal
- reject an application
- reject a claim
- reject defective products
Word family
- rejection (n.)
Synonyms
- refuse
- decline
Antonyms
- accept
- approve
Usage tip
动词重音在后；名词重音在前，读/ˈriːdʒekt/。
FAQ
- What does reject mean?
- To refuse to accept, approve, or believe something. To remove something because it is faulty or unsuitable. An item not accepted because it fails to meet standards.
- How is reject pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈdʒekt/, US /rɪˈdʒekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
