to say that you do not agree with sth or that you refuse to do sth
At first she demurred, but then finally agreed.
她一开始表示反对,但最终还是同意了。
They accepted without demur.
他们接受了,没有提出异议。
They accepted without demur.
他们接受了,没有提出异议。
1.表示异议,反对 (to; at)
2.【法】抗辩
3.(因怀疑或反对而)迟疑
1.异议,反对
1.to refuse to do something; to say that you do not approve of something
1.refusal or disagreement
1."It's about getting into a new relationship knowing there's a past and it can be trouble for you, so don't be a fool, " she demurs.
这首歌表达的是进入一段新的感情,而旧的一段过去摆在那里,还可能造成麻烦,所以别做个傻子。
2.If the client demurs , the lawyer shall withdraw.
委托人提出异议的,律师应当予以回避。
3.Ms. Zhang demurs. 'Maybe only two. '
张爱梅提出异议说,可能只够两个。
4.Mr Brown, well behind in the polls, demurs.
(在民意调查中远远落后的布朗先生则有异议)。
5.If, on the other hand, the prime minister eventually demurs , it may be because of misplaced confidence as much as his notorious caution.
另一方面,如果首相最终将选举建议搁置,这可能是由于他放错地方的自信以及路人皆知的谨慎。