demur

動詞

UK/dɪˈmɜːʳ/
US/dɪˈmɝː/

定義 demur 動詞

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    to express disagreement or objection; to refuse to accept or comply with something

    表示异议;拒绝

    • He wanted to suggest a new marketing strategy, but the boss demurred.

      他想提出一个新的营销策略,但老板表示异议。

    • The committee demurred at some of the clauses in the proposal.

      委员会对提案中的某些条款表示反对。

    • Although everyone else was keen to go, she demurred at joining the trip.

      虽然其他人都很想去,但她拒绝参加这次旅行。