rebuff
UK/ri'bʌf/US
GREC1
Definitions
v.
To reject or refuse someone or something in an abrupt or unfriendly way.
断然拒绝，冷淡地拒绝
n.
A blunt or unkind rejection of an offer, request, or person.
断然拒绝，冷遇
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedreagain, back
+
buffroot
=rebuff
Common Collocations
- 1.suffer a rebuff遭到拒绝
- 2.face a rebuff面临碰壁
- 3.sharp rebuff严厉的拒绝
- 4.meet with a rebuff受到冷遇
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her attempt to start a conversation was met with a sharp rebuff.
- 2.
The diplomat suffered a public rebuff when his peace proposal was rejected outright.
- 3.
Despite the initial rebuff, he gathered his courage and tried again.