refuses; refused; refusing
refuses; refused; refusing
Learner's definition of REFUSE
1
: to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)拒绝，回绝（某事） [+ object]
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He refused the job. [=he did not accept the job]他回绝了这份工作。
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I could hardly refuse [=could not refuse] the money.我无法拒收这笔钱。
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The offer was too good to refuse. [=the offer was so good that I had to accept it]这提议让我盛情难却。
[no object]
2
: to say or show that you are not willing to do something that someone wants you to do拒绝（做某事） [no object]
[+ object]
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usually followed by to + verb通常接动词不定式 -
He refused to answer the question.他拒绝回答问题。
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She flatly/stubbornly/steadfastly refused to help.她断然/执拗地/坚决拒绝提供帮助。
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They refuse to accept the truth.他们不肯接受真相。
3
[+ object] : to not allow someone to have (something)拒绝给予 2 refuse /ˈrɛˌfjuːs/ noun Learner's definition of REFUSE
[noncount] formal
: something (such as paper or food waste) that has been thrown away : trash or garbage垃圾；废物