turn something/someone down

Related to word: turn

片語動詞

Definition

  1. B2

    to decline a proposal or request

    拒绝提议或要求

    • She turned down the promotion offer because she wanted to maintain her current work-life balance.

      她拒绝了升职的提议,因为她想要维持目前的工作与生活平衡。

    • John turned down the investment proposal for the company because he didn't believe in its market potential.

      约翰拒绝了公司的投资提案,因为他不相信其市场潜力。

    • Even at a low price, we had to turn down the offered contract.

      即使价格很低,我们还是不得不拒绝了这份合约。