refuse
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/rɪˈfjuːz/
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/rɪˈfjuːz/
to say no to doing something someone asked you to do
They refuse to stop trying.
彼らは挑戦をやめることを拒否する。
to say no to something offered to you
It is rude to refuse a gift.
贈り物を断るのは失礼だ。
to not allow something or not give someone what they want
The teacher refused their request to leave early.
先生は彼らの早退の要求を拒否した。
to not do what is wanted or expected
The problem refuses to be solved easily.
その問題は簡単に解決されることを拒む。
things that are thrown away as waste
The truck collects refuse from homes every week.
そのトラックは毎週家庭からごみを収集する。