refusal怎么读，是什么意思，单词翻译、读音

英语单词:refusal

意思翻译

refusal

noun [ C or U ] uk/rɪˈfjuː.zəl/ us/rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

C1 拒绝;回绝

the act of refusing to do or accept something

Our request for permission to travel met with/received a flat/point-blank (= complete) refusal from the authorities. 我们向当局申请旅游签证，但遭到断然拒绝。

[ + to infinitive ] The government's refusal to see that the protection of the environment must be our first priority today is a great tragedy. 环境保护乃我们当今社会的当务之急，但政府却对此视而不见，实乃一大悲剧。 More examples

He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's refusal to deal with the problem.

The University has docked lecturers' pay/wages by 20% because of their refusal to mark exam papers.

The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.

What do you infer from her refusal?

My sister's selling her car and she's offered me first refusal on it.