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de·mur /dɪˈmɜː(r)/ vi. | n.
I (-murred;-mur·ring)
vi.
1. 反对；有顾虑；不愿；迟疑，犹豫
The majority were in favour of the plan, but a few demurred. 大多数人赞成这一计划，但有少数人反对。
As a vegetarian he demurred at eating meat. 作为一个素食主义者他不愿吃肉。
He demurred from being involved in such questionable practices. 他对卷入这种可疑行为有顾忌。
2. 【律】抗辩，表示异议
3. 〈古〉逗留，停留；拖延
II n.
1. 反对，异议；顾虑；不愿；迟疑，犹豫
accept the criticism without demur 毫无异议地接受批评
We were surprised at his demur to sign the petition. 我们对他不愿在请愿书上签名感到惊奇。
2. 〈废〉【律】抗辩
[< OFr demorer < L dēmorārī to loiter, linger < DE-+ morārī to delay < mora delay, pause] |