rejection
/rɪˈdʒekʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4516 in the learning path
拒绝；否决
Definitions
n. The act of refusing to accept someone or something.
拒绝；否决
n. The body's immune response against transplanted tissue or an organ.
排斥反应
Example
After another rejection, she revised her job application.
再次遭到拒绝后，她修改了自己的求职申请。
Repeated rejection in the labour market can damage young people's confidence and discourage further job applications.
在劳动力市场上屡遭拒绝，可能损害年轻人的信心，使他们不愿继续求职。
Collocations
- fear of rejection
- rejection of a proposal
- face rejection
- organ rejection
Word family
- reject (v.)
- rejected (adj.)
Synonyms
- refusal
Antonyms
- acceptance
Usage tip
rejection of后接被拒绝的人、提议或事物。
FAQ
- What does rejection mean?
- The act of refusing to accept someone or something. The body's immune response against transplanted tissue or an organ.
- How is rejection pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈdʒekʃən/, US /rɪˈdʒekʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
