| 单词 | demur |
| 释义 | demur —demurrable, adj. /di merr"/, v. , demurred, demurring, n. v.i. 1. to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred. 2. Law. to interpose a demurrer. 3. Archaic. to linger; hesitate. n. 4. the act of making objection. 5. an objection raised. 6. hesitation. 7. Law. Obs. a demurrer. [1175-1225; ME demuren < AF demurer, OF demorer < L demorari to linger, equiv. to de- DE- + morari to delay, deriv. of mora delay] Syn. 5. scruple, qualm, misgiving. Ant. 1. agree, accede. |
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