拒
resist; refuse; reject
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to resist; to withstand; to repel
neutralUsed in formal and military contexts to describe defending against attack or opposing force.
The soldiers fought hard to resist the enemy and hold their position.
We must keep disease outside our door.
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He tried to resist the arrangements of fate.
This castle is easy to defend and hard to attack, effectively keeping enemies out.
Police set up barricades to repel rioters.
verb
to refuse; to reject; to decline
neutralCan be used for refusing requests, suggestions, objects, or people. Often used in both formal and informal contexts.
He refused my invitation.
The restaurant refuses no one and welcomes all customers.
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He refused to carry out the court's judgment.
Ancient tyrants often rejected remonstrations and covered up their mistakes.
Please don't keep people at arm's length.