英语

refuse

gb/ɹˈɛfjˌuz/ us/ɹˈɛfjˌuz/
A2 英语
~ 1000
义项
0 个义项
动词 A2 action
1

Say no to something

To say you will not take or do something.

用法模式: to refuse [something] / to refuse to [verb]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'refuse' with 'reject'. 'Refuse' is often used for actions or offers, while 'reject' is often for ideas, proposals, or objects.
近义词
decline (Slightly more formal and often used in polite refusals.) | reject (Stronger and more definite than 'refuse', sometimes more emotional.)
反义词
accept (To agree to take or do something offered.) | agree (To say yes to a request or proposal.)
搭配
refuse an offer |refuse help |refuse entry |refuse permission |refuse to comment
主题
daily life |communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
例句
  • She refused to answer the reporter’s questions.
  • They refused our invitation to dinner.
  • The company refused his request for a refund.
  • He refused to believe the rumors.
  • Security refused entry to anyone without ID.
学习者例句
  • I refused the food because I was not hungry.
  • She refused to go to the party.
  • He refused my help.
  • They refused to open the door.
名词 B1 entity
2

Waste material or rubbish

Things you throw away because you do not want them.

常见错误:
Learners may confuse this noun with the verb 'refuse'. The pronunciation differs: noun stress is on the first syllable ('REF-use'), verb on the second ('re-FUSE').
近义词
rubbish (Common in British English; same basic meaning.) | garbage (Common in American English; usually household waste.)
反义词
resources (Items considered valuable or useful rather than waste.)
搭配
household refuse |industrial refuse |refuse collection |refuse disposal
主题
environment |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The bins were overflowing with household refuse.
  • Refuse from the factory was polluting the river.
  • The city has strict rules about disposing of refuse.
  • Volunteers cleaned up refuse left on the beach.
学习者例句
  • The street was full of refuse after the festival.
  • We put the refuse in the bin.
  • The truck takes away the refuse every week.
语法
词典原形
refuse
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛfjˌuz/
US/ɹˈɛfjˌuz/
音节与重音
re - fuse (2 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: refuse
  • Plural: refuse
Verb
  • Base: refuse
  • 3rd Person Singular: refuses
  • Present Participle: refusing
  • Past: refused
词族
Forms
refuses verb refusing verb refused verb
Core family
refusal noun B1
Related words
reject verb A2 rejection noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
accept verb A2 acceptance noun B1
相关表达

refuse point-blank

1
/ɹˈɛfjˌuz pˈɔɪnt blˈæŋk/
fixed phrase

Reject directly and firmly

To say no in a very direct and firm way.

例句
  • He refused point-blank when asked to apologize.
  • They refused point-blank to discuss the matter.

refuse to budge

1
/ɹɪfjˈuz tə bˈʌd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Not change position or opinion

To not move or change your mind about something.

例句
  • Despite the criticism, she refused to budge on her decision.
  • The old door refused to budge no matter how hard we pushed.

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