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Rebuffed Meaning in English

word · lemma: rebuff

ɹiˈbəft/, /ɹɪˈbəft
ri-BUHFT or ri-BUHFT
ɹɪbˈʌft
ri-BUFT

释义

To be rejected or refused abruptly or in an unfriendly way, especially when someone tries to help or offer something.

用法与细微差别

'Rebuffed' is formal and usually describes social, romantic, or professional rejections. Common with offers, suggestions, or advances. Stronger and less polite than 'declined.' Often used in the passive voice: 'was rebuffed.'

例句

His proposal was rebuffed by the committee.

basic

I felt bad when my idea was rebuffed in the meeting.

basic

She rebuffed his offer to help.

basic

He tried to apologize, but was quickly rebuffed.

natural

Every attempt to start a conversation was rebuffed by her silence.

natural

The company rebuffed all suggestions for change.

natural