rebuff

US /rɪˈbʌf/
UK /rɪˈbʌf/
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1.

断然拒绝, 回绝

reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner

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She rebuffed his advances.
她断然拒绝了他的示好。
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The offer was rebuffed by the company.
该提议被公司断然拒绝。
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1.

拒绝, 挫败, 回绝

an abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture

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His offer of help met with a sharp rebuff.
他的帮助提议遭到了严厉的拒绝。
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The team suffered a humiliating rebuff in the final.
该队在决赛中遭遇了耻辱性的挫败。
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