| demur | 动词/dɪˈmɜːr/;名词/dɪˈmɜːr/ | 动词:表示反对、迟疑或提出异议
名词:指反对行为或异议(正式用语) | V: She demurred at the suggestion of working overtime.
(她对加班建议表示反对)
N: The proposal passed without demur.
(该提案毫无异议地通过了) |
| demure | 形容词/dɪˈmjʊər/ | 形容人(尤指女性)端庄、娴静、含蓄
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【Demur】 means to voice opposition, objection, or delay.
- Jim may 【demur】 at the suggestion that we start the meeting now.
【Demure】 means modest, reserved, or shy.
- Peter appears 【demure】 despite all of his accomplishments.