politely decline; refuse graciously
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to decline politely; to refuse graciously
formalUsed in formal or polite contexts when refusing an offer, invitation, gift, or request. Implies tactful and elegant refusal rather than blunt rejection.
Tā他
wǎn婉
xiè谢
le了
duì对
fāng方
de的
yāo邀
qǐng请
。
He politely declined the other party's invitation.
Tā她
wǎn婉
yán言
xiè谢
jué绝
le了
zhè这
fèn份
guì贵
zhòng重
de的
lǐ礼
wù物
。
She graciously refused this expensive gift.
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Kǎo考
lǜ虑
dào到
shēn身
tǐ体
zhuàng状
kuàng况
，
tā他
wǎn婉
xiè谢
le了
zhè这
cì次
chū出
chāi差
de的
jī机
huì会
。
Considering his physical condition, he politely declined the opportunity for this business trip.
Zǒng总
tǒng统
wǎn婉
xiè谢
le了
méi媒
tǐ体
cǎi采
fǎng访
de的
qǐng请
qiú求
。
The president declined the media's request for an interview.