n.断然拒绝,挫败
vt.断然拒绝,阻碍
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。
Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.
她主动帮忙,却遭到断然拒绝。
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。