"rebuff" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 斷然拒絕
• 回絕

Definition

「Rebuff」是指對提議、要求或建議突然或直接的拒絕。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

較正式且語氣強烈，常用於社交或職場情境，如 'rebuff an offer'，比 'refuse' 更直接或無情。

Examples

He gave her a rebuff when she asked for help.

當她請求幫助時，他給了她一個**斷然拒絕**。

My suggestion met with a quick rebuff.

我的建議遭到了迅速的**回絕**。

She tried to join the club but faced a rebuff from the members.

她試圖加入俱樂部，但遭到成員們的**斷然拒絕**。

Her proposal was met with an unexpected rebuff from the committee.

她的提議意外遭到委員會的**回絕**。

He was hoping for support but got a cold rebuff instead.

他原本期望得到支持，卻得到了冷淡的**回絕**。

Every time I try to be friendly, I just get a rebuff.

每次我試著友善一點，只會得到**回絕**。