中英词典:spurn
1. 名词
spurn [countable] - (formal) a strong feeling of not wanting to accept or support something or someone
【例句】
- His proposal was met with spurn by the committee members.
- She couldn't understand why her ideas were met with spurn.
2. 形容词
spurned [only before noun] - (of a person) rejected or scorned by someone
【例句】
- The spurned lover decided to move on with his life.
- He became a spurned figure in the society.
3. 动词
spurn [transitive] - to reject or refuse something, especially in a proud way
【例句】
- She spurned his offer of help.
- He spurned the opportunity to work abroad.
4. 词语辨析
spurn vs reject
Both words mean to refuse or decline something. However, spurn implies a proud or disdainful rejection, whereas reject is a more general term for turning down or refusing something.
【例句】
- She spurned his advances.
- He rejected their offer to collaborate.
5. 词汇扩充
spurning [uncountable] - the act of rejecting or refusing something
【例句】
- Her spurning of his apology hurt his feelings.
- Their spurning of the peace treaty led to further conflict.
6. 近义词
reject, renounce, repudiate
7. 反义词
accept, embrace, welcome
8. 柯林斯词典
spurn (verb) - If you spurn someone or something, you reject them.
【例句】
- They spurned her offer.
- He spurned all suggestions of a compromise.
9. 牛津词典
spurn (verb) - Reject with disdain or contempt.
【例句】
- She spurned his advances.
- He spurned their offer of help.
10. 用法
spurn is often used in formal or literary contexts to convey a strong rejection or refusal. It is commonly followed by a direct object or an offer/advances that are being rejected.
例句
- She spurned his offer of marriage.
- He spurned the idea of compromise.
- The company's spurning of the new technology proved to be a costly mistake.
- Despite his spurned reputation, he managed to rebuild his career.
- She spurned his advances and walked away.
- He felt spurned and humiliated by her rejection.
- They spurned the invitation to attend the event.
- Her spurned apology only deepened the rift between them.
- The spurning of his friendship hurt him deeply.
- He chose to spurn the extravagant lifestyle of the rich and famous.
- She spurned his help, insisting on doing it alone.
- They spurned the peace treaty, leading to further conflict.
- His spurning of tradition set him apart from his peers.
- The spurning of their ideas stifled creativity in the team.
- Despite being spurned by society, he remained true to his beliefs.
- Her spurning of his apology only fueled his anger.
- He spurned all offers of assistance, determined to prove himself.
- She spurned his suggestions, deeming them unnecessary.
- His spurning of the job offer surprised everyone.
- The spurning of their proposal left them feeling dejected.
- Despite being spurned by the industry, she persevered and found success.