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refusal

UK/rɪ'fjuzl/US/ri'fju:zl/
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Definitions

n.

The act of saying no to something

拒绝,回绝

Root Breakdown

Native English
refusroot
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=refusal

The noun of refuse (to decline): an instance of refusing.

Common Collocations

  • 1.flat refusal断然拒绝
  • 2.outright refusal彻底拒绝
  • 3.right of first refusal优先购买权

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His blunt refusal surprised everyone in the room.

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