decline politely; refuse courteously
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to decline politely; to refuse courteously; to turn down
formalUsed in formal or polite contexts to indicate politely turning down an offer, invitation, honor, or gift. Often implies humility or reluctance to accept.
Tā他
tuī推
xiè谢
zài再
sān三
，
bù不
kěn肯
jiē接
shòu受
zhè这
fèn份
hòu厚
lǐ礼
。
He declined repeatedly and refused to accept this generous gift.
Miàn面
duì对
tū突
rú如
qí其
lái来
de的
róng荣
yù誉
，
tā他
lián连
lián连
tuī推
xiè谢
。
Faced with such unexpected honors, he repeatedly declined.
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Tā他
wǎn婉
yán言
tuī推
xiè谢
le了
duì对
fāng方
de的
yāo邀
qǐng请
。
He politely declined the other party's invitation.
Suī虽
jīng经
zhòng众
rén人
quàn劝
shuō说
，
tā他
réng仍
jiān坚
chí持
tuī推
xiè谢
，
bù不
kěn肯
jiù就
rèn任
。
Despite everyone's persuasion, he insisted on declining and refused to take up the position.