rebuff

英 /rɪˈbʌf/ 美 /rɪˈbʌf/
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中文释义

n.断然拒绝,挫败

vt.断然拒绝,阻碍

rebuff的英语例句

  1. The results of the poll dealt a humiliating rebuff to Mr Jones.

    民意调查的结果对琼斯先生很不利,让他颜面尽失。

  2. Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.

    她主动帮忙,却遭到断然拒绝。

  3. His reaction was as much of a rebuff as a physical recoil.

    他的反应既是身体的退缩,也是一种断然的拒绝。