Wordiyorejection
Definitions
The act of refusing to accept someone or something.
拒绝；否决
The body's immune response against a transplanted organ.
（器官）排斥反应
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + ject (throw) + -ion (noun of action) = 'the act of throwing back.' Rejection is having something — or yourself — thrown back.
Why It Means This
Rejection carries a stronger emotional charge than reject. A rejection letter, fear of rejection, social rejection — the noun emphasizes the experience of being thrown back, not just the act. In medicine, organ rejection is the body throwing out foreign tissue. The word is common in psychology: rejection sensitivity describes people who are hypersensitive to being 'thrown back' by others.
Common Collocations
- 1.face rejection遭遇拒绝
- 2.fear of rejection害怕被拒
- 3.rejection letter拒绝信
- 4.rejection rate拒绝率
- 5.organ rejection器官排斥
Example Sentences
- 1.
She faced repeated rejection before her novel was finally published.
- 2.
Fear of rejection prevents many people from asking for help.
- 3.
The patient showed signs of organ rejection after the transplant.