nay
US /neɪ/
UK /neɪ/
副詞
不, 甚至
or rather (used to correct or qualify a statement)
範例:
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He was a good man, nay, a great man.
他是個好人，不，是個偉人。
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The plan was ambitious, nay, reckless.
這個計畫雄心勃勃，不，是魯莽。
感歎詞
否
no (used in voting or as an archaic or literary word)
範例:
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All those in favor say 'aye'; all those against say 'nay'.
所有贊成者請說「是」；所有反對者請說「否」。
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He answered with a firm 'nay' to the proposal.
他對這個提議堅決地說「不」。
名詞
反對票, 反對者
a negative vote or voter
範例:
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The motion was defeated by a majority of nays.
該動議以多數「否決」票被否決。
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There were more nays than ayes, so the bill did not pass.
反對票多於贊成票，所以法案沒有通過。