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rebuff

/rɪˈbʌf/ American
  • v. 断然拒绝
  • n. 断然拒绝
Definition
  • v. to refuse an offer or request firmly and unkindly
  • n. a firm and unkind refusal of an offer or request
Example
He tried to apologize, but she rebuffed him coldly.
他试图道歉,但她冷冷地拒绝了他。