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diction; resign; decline
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
words; diction; speech; phrase
literaryOften used in formal or literary contexts to refer to eloquent or well-crafted language.
His words are very sharp.
This speech has ornate diction.
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Inappropriate wording may cause misunderstandings.
noun
diction; a type of classical Chinese poetry
literaryRefers to a specific literary form, e.g., 楚辞.
The 'Songs of Chu' is a collection of works by Qu Yuan from the Warring States period.
He is good at writing 'ci' and 'fu' poetry.
verb
to resign; to quit (a job); to take leave
formalOften appears in formal or polite contexts.
He submitted his resignation to the company for personal reasons.
After bidding farewell to his friends, he embarked on his journey.
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Leaving without saying goodbye is very impolite behavior.
verb
to decline; to shirk; to avoid
formalUsed for politely refusing an offer, invitation, or responsibility.
He declined repeatedly, but ultimately accepted the honor.
This job carries great responsibility, so he didn't dare to decline.
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a duty one cannot shirk; an obligation one must not decline