gain·say /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/ vt. | n.I (-said /-ˈseɪd/) vt. [主要用于否定句和疑问句] 1. 否认 We couldn't gainsay the statistics. 我们无法否认统计数字。 There is no gainsaying it. 这无可否认。 2. 反驳；反对 Though I disagree with him, I will not gainsay him. 我虽然和他的意见不同，但不想反驳他。 II /ˈɡeɪnseɪ/ n. 否认；反驳；反对 The umpire gave his decision with an air admitting of no gainsay. 裁判员以不容反对的神气作出了决定。 [< OE gegn- against + SAY¹]