"rebuff" in Chinese (Simplified)
断然拒绝回绝
Definition
“Rebuff” 指对提议、请求或建议的突然或直接的拒绝。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于较正式甚至略带冷淡的表达,经常用于社交或职场场合,如 'rebuff an offer'(拒绝提议),比 'refuse' 更为生硬。
Examples
He gave her a rebuff when she asked for help.
当她请求帮助时,他给了她一个**断然拒绝**。
My suggestion met with a quick rebuff.
我的建议遭到了迅速的**回绝**。
She tried to join the club but faced a rebuff from the members.
她试图加入俱乐部,但被成员们**断然拒绝**。
Her proposal was met with an unexpected rebuff from the committee.
她的提议意外遭到委员会的**回绝**。
He was hoping for support but got a cold rebuff instead.
他原本希望得到支持,却遭到了冷淡的**回绝**。
Every time I try to be friendly, I just get a rebuff.
每次我试着友好一点,都只得到**回绝**。