refusal
US /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/
UK /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/
1.
拒绝, 回绝
the act of refusing to do something or to allow something
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His refusal to cooperate led to his dismissal.
他拒绝合作导致他被解雇。
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The bank's refusal to grant the loan was a major setback.
银行拒绝发放贷款是一个重大挫折。