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 Englishdemurother
=demur
Example Sentences
- 1.
She did not demur when asked to present the project.
- 2.
After slight demur, he agreed to join the expedition.