"demur"的定义和意义

to demur

反对, 拒绝

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

Intransitive: to demur | to demur at sth

提出异议, 反对

to raise objections or express doubts about the validity or sufficiency of a legal claim or argument

Intransitive

Demur

异议, 抗辩

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

demur

demurrer

例子

The committee member demurred at the proposed budget, expressing concerns about its feasibility.

She demurred at the idea of endorsing the policy, raising ethical concerns.

When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.

He has demurred on accepting the promotion, unsure if he's ready for the responsibility.

Instead of openly agreeing, John demurred and suggested exploring alternative solutions.

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