refusal

英 /rɪˈfjuːzəl/ 　美 /rɪˈfjuːzəl/

His polite refusal did not upset the host.

他礼貌的谢绝并没有让主人不快。

A government's refusal to address public concerns can weaken trust and reduce participation in democratic processes.

政府拒绝处理公众关切可能削弱信任，并降低公众参与民主程序的意愿。

搭配

refusal to cooperate 拒绝合作a firm refusal 坚决的拒绝meet with refusal 遭到拒绝

表示拒绝做某事，用refusal to do，不用of doing。

refuse (v.)