英语词汇“demurred”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Verb She suggested that he would win easily, but he demurred, saying he expected the election to be close. don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms Noun we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur

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Verb

In theory, the President will demur, preferring a long-term goal of de-emphasizing fossil fuel use and investment—no doubt backtracking when prices rise.

Michael Lynch, Forbes, 15 July 2022 When his team began to trail on the scoreboard, a situation in which other coaches would call a time out to troubleshoot, Jackson tended to demur.

Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 May 2022 Other people can do that for us, but even then our response to it must be to graciously demur.

Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 Some Jews in New York also demur from focusing Jewish attention and energy on combating hate.

Ben Sales, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Sep. 2021 Other experts demur—Joseph Uscinski, who researches QAnon, believes that less than 5 percent of Americans support violence against the government.

Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2020 But when asked who is at fault for the current situation, Abele demurred.

Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2020 In states without stay-at-home orders, Americans celebrate freedom as death toll climbsIn the Trump administration's coronavirus task force briefings, Trump and task force leaders have demurred on issuing a national stay-at-home order.

Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2020 Biden, a former two-term vice president, however, demurred to local officials.

Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2020

Noun

Officials in Beverly Hills would be happy to see the county demur on a mask mandate.

Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 Though the staff is quick to demur when asked about their celebrity clientele, my stay happens to coincide with that of a former boy band member and his actor wife.

Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2022 To demur when called upon to defend that home from conquest is to willingly turn oneself into an exile.

Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 8 Mar. 2022 In the final shot, Murray gives the camera a close-lipped grin that would make the Joker and the Cheshire Cat demur.

Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2022 Trump has repeatedly griped to senators who visit about McConnell, asking who could be a new Senate Republican leader; many demur or just allow Trump to rant, one adviser said.

Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 8 May 2021 Asked to reveal a favorite garden moment, Anderson prefers to demur.

Clint Clemens, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2021 That would be Sinead Flanagan, a 27-year-old junior doctor, with dark hair and a demur, effervescent smile.

David Segal, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2019 When someone asks Mihalko if Chevy thinks of the new Blazer as the Camaro of crossovers, the humble engineer demurs.

Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, 4 Feb. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English demuren, demeren to linger, from Anglo-French demurer, demoerer, from Latin demorari, from de- + morari to linger, from mora delay — more at mora

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	demurred
释义	demur 1 of 2 verb de·mur di-ˈmər demurred; demurring intransitive verb 1 : to take exception : object —often used with to or at it would seem hazardous to demur to a proposition which is so widely accepted Samuel Alexander 2 law : to file a demurrer 3 archaic : delay, hesitate demur 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or an instance of objecting : protest rather than be brought into court he will pay without demur G. B. Shaw 2 : hesitation (as in doing or accepting) usually based on doubt of the acceptability of something offered or proposed after some delay and demur, the door grudgingly turned on its hinges Charles Dickens Synonyms Verb except expostulate kick object protest remonstrate (with) Noun challenge complaint demurral demurrer difficulty exception expostulation fuss kick objection protest question remonstrance stink See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She suggested that he would win easily, but he demurred, saying he expected the election to be close. don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms Noun we accepted his offer to pay for our dinners without demur Recent Examples on the Web Verb In theory, the President will demur, preferring a long-term goal of de-emphasizing fossil fuel use and investment—no doubt backtracking when prices rise. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 15 July 2022 When his team began to trail on the scoreboard, a situation in which other coaches would call a time out to troubleshoot, Jackson tended to demur. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 May 2022 Other people can do that for us, but even then our response to it must be to graciously demur. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 Some Jews in New York also demur from focusing Jewish attention and energy on combating hate. Ben Sales, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Sep. 2021 Other experts demur—Joseph Uscinski, who researches QAnon, believes that less than 5 percent of Americans support violence against the government. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2020 But when asked who is at fault for the current situation, Abele demurred. Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2020 In states without stay-at-home orders, Americans celebrate freedom as death toll climbsIn the Trump administration's coronavirus task force briefings, Trump and task force leaders have demurred on issuing a national stay-at-home order. Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2020 Biden, a former two-term vice president, however, demurred to local officials. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2020 Noun Officials in Beverly Hills would be happy to see the county demur on a mask mandate. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 Though the staff is quick to demur when asked about their celebrity clientele, my stay happens to coincide with that of a former boy band member and his actor wife. Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2022 To demur when called upon to defend that home from conquest is to willingly turn oneself into an exile. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 8 Mar. 2022 In the final shot, Murray gives the camera a close-lipped grin that would make the Joker and the Cheshire Cat demur. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2022 Trump has repeatedly griped to senators who visit about McConnell, asking who could be a new Senate Republican leader; many demur or just allow Trump to rant, one adviser said. Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 8 May 2021 Asked to reveal a favorite garden moment, Anderson prefers to demur. Clint Clemens, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2021 That would be Sinead Flanagan, a 27-year-old junior doctor, with dark hair and a demur, effervescent smile. David Segal, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2019 When someone asks Mihalko if Chevy thinks of the new Blazer as the Camaro of crossovers, the humble engineer demurs. Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, 4 Feb. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English demuren, demeren to linger, from Anglo-French demurer, demoerer, from Latin demorari, from de- + morari to linger, from mora delay — more at mora First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Legal Definition demur intransitive verb de·mur di-ˈmər demurred; demurring : to interpose a demurrer demur to the declaration demurred verb past tense of demur as in objected to present an opposing opinion or argument don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance objected protested complained expostulated whined kicked excepted balked took exception criticized took issue quibbled moaned grumbled challenged groused quarreled murmured debated dared muttered stuck squawked grumped grouched conflicted disputed wrangled squabbled remonstrated (with) fought griped yammered hollered rebelled nagged screamed whimpered bitched wailed growled carped cavilled defied denounced caviled bleated quarrelled hassled whinged keened disobeyed fussed squealed bellyached beefed demonstrated grizzled yowled censured croaked caterwauled repined crabbed withstood gagged yauped yawped maundered Antonyms & Near Antonyms approved agreed accepted sanctioned complied acquiesced followed observed assented advocated obeyed supported defended maintained acceded sustained upheld adhered commended cheered applauded championed conformed minded See More
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