| 释义 |
re·buff /rɪˈbʌf/ n. | vt.
I n.
1. 断然拒绝，峻拒；回绝；冷遇
He is being hit by a series of embarrassing rebuffs. 他正遭受一系列令他难堪的冷遇。
2. 制止，抵制
The move to impair freedom of the press has received a resounding rebuff. 限制新闻自由的行动受到了强大的抵制。
II vt.
1. 断然拒绝；回绝；冷落
rebuff an invitation 回绝邀请
He rebuffed all attempts at friendship. 他拒不同任何人交好。
He was rebuffed again and again. 他一再受人冷落。
2. 制止，抵制
rebuff the enemy attack 阻遏敌人的进攻
[< OFr rebuffer < Ital ribuffare < ribuffo reprimand < RE- + buffo puff, gust < 拟声] |