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单词 refusal
释义 refusal
refusal /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/ noun [C or U]
C1 the act of refusing to do or accept something: » Our request for permission to travel met with/received a flat/point-blank (= complete) refusal from the authorities.» [+ to infinitive] The government's refusal to see that the protection of the environment must be our first priority today is a great tragedy.Thesaurus+: ↑Refusing and rejecting
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Extra Examples:» He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's refusal to deal with the problem.» The University has docked lecturers' pay/wages by 20% because of their refusal to mark exam papers.» The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.» What do you infer from her refusal?» My sister's selling her car and she's offered me first refusal on it.
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