demur

US /dɪˈmɝː/
UK /dɪˈmɝː/
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1.

表示异议, 犹豫

raise doubts or objections or show reluctance

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She demurred at the suggestion that she should pay.
她对她应该付款的建议表示异议。
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The committee demurred, citing lack of funds.
委员会以资金不足为由表示异议。
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1.

异议, 犹豫

the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something

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They accepted the proposal without demur.
他们毫不犹豫地接受了提议。
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There was a slight demur from some members.
一些成员略有异议。
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objectionprotesthesitationqualmscruple