demur
含义: To raise objections or express reluctance, especially in a polite or measured way; also, as a noun, the act of objecting.
Demur suggests restrained, courteous disagreement rather than outright refusal. One demurs when invited to accept a promotion one is uncertain about, or when a proposal seems unwise. The phrase 'without demur' means without objection. It should not be confused with 'demure' (modest, reserved in manner), which is a common error. The word appears in legal, diplomatic, and literary contexts and carries a distinctly formal register.
例句
- When asked to chair the inquiry, she demurred, citing potential conflicts of interest. 当被邀请主持调查时,她以潜在的利益冲突为由表示了犹豫。Cuando se le pidió que presidiera la investigación, ella se mostró reticente alegando posibles conflictos de intereses.調査の議長就任を求められた際、彼女は潜在的な利益相反を理由に難色を示した。조사 위원장 취임을 요청받았을 때, 그녀는 잠재적인 이해 충돌을 이유로 난색을 표했다.
- The board accepted the revised terms without demur, eager to conclude the negotiations before the deadline. 董事会毫无异议地接受了修订后的条款,急于在截止日期前完成谈判。La junta aceptó las condiciones revisadas sin objeción, deseosa de concluir las negociaciones antes del plazo.取締役会は、交渉を期限内に終えたいとの思いから、修正条件を異議なく受け入れた。이사회는 기한 내에 협상을 마무리하고자 하는 열의에서 수정 조건을 이의 없이 수락했다.
- Several backbenchers demurred at the proposal, arguing that it would set an unwelcome precedent. 几位后座议员对该提案表示反对,认为它将开创一个不好的先例。Varios diputados de base se opusieron a la propuesta, argumentando que sentaría un precedente inoportuno.数名の後方議員がその提案に異を唱え、好ましくない前例を作ることになると主張した。몇몇 평의원이 그 제안에 이의를 제기하며 바람직하지 않은 선례를 남기게 될 것이라고 주장했다.
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用法指南
语境: legal, journalism, literary
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French demorer (to delay, linger), from Latin demorari (to delay), from de- (away) + morari (to delay). The sense shifted from 'to delay' to 'to hesitate' and then to 'to object' by the 17th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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