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demur

UK/di'mә:/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To raise objections or show reluctance; to take exception to something.

提出异议,表示反对

n.

An act of objecting or expressing reluctance; a scruple or hesitation.

异议,反对,迟疑

Root Breakdown

Native English
demurother
=demur

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She did not demur when asked to present the project.

  • 2.

    After slight demur, he agreed to join the expedition.

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