demurred的音標(biāo)為[d?"m??d],基本翻譯為“反對;拒絕;推辭”,速記技巧為:demur表示反對,反對=disagree,拒絕=refuse。
Demur的英文詞源是拉丁語,意為“停留、延遲”。它的變化形式有:present,deem,deme,demin,demire,demur,demure,demu,demul。
相關(guān)單詞:
1. Demurrage - 滯期費:滯期費是指在貨物裝卸期間船舶停泊在碼頭或港口時,由于某種原因未能及時裝卸而收取的費用。這個詞源于demurrage,表示“延遲費”。
2. Demurrer - 異議:當(dāng)某人提出異議時,意味著他對某事持有異議或反對意見。這個詞源于demur,表示“延遲、異議”。
3. Demurring - 異議的:表示對某事持有異議或反對意見的行為。
Demur在英語中常用于法律和商務(wù)領(lǐng)域,表示對某事提出異議或拒絕接受某項提議。它的使用也體現(xiàn)了英語中詞義演變和延伸的特點。
常用短語:
1. demur at
2. demur with
3. demur in
4. demur from
5. demur on
6. demur about
7. demur with respect to
雙語例句:
1. He demurred at the idea of marriage.
2. She demurred when it came to discussing money.
3. They demurred when it came to taking action.
4. He demurred about accepting the invitation.
5. She demurred when it came to going out for a walk.
6. He demurred with respect to the proposal.
英文小作文:
When it comes to accepting invitations, many people may demur. I am no exception. I often hesitate to accept invitations because I am busy with my studies and work, and I am also concerned about whether I will be able to keep my promises and fulfill my responsibilities. However, I believe that accepting invitations is an important part of socializing and building relationships with others, and it can also help us to improve our communication skills and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, I always try my best to accept invitations when they are offered to me, even if I am busy or have other commitments.