brush-off 详细解释

brush-off

n. 拒绝

词义辨析

同义参见:

rejection  

英英释义

名词 brush-off:

a curt or disdainful rejection

动词 brush-off:

bar from attention or consideration

同义词:dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore

补充

brush-offbrush-off英:[ˈbrʌʃˌɔ:f, -ˌɔf] 美:[ˈbrʌʃˌɔf, -ˌɑf]n.1.〈美俚〉拒绝,断然解雇

例句

1. I wanted to keep in touch, but when I called him he gave me the brush-off.我想和他保持联系, 但是我打电话给他时却碰了一鼻子灰。 2. he's given her the brush-off.他让她碰了钉子。 3. I'd ask her to go out with me but I'm scared she'd give me the brush-off.我想请她出去玩,但怕会碰一鼻子灰。 4. I wanted to ask him about his decision but he gave me the brush-off.我想问问他的决定,但是他不理睬我。 5. I got the brush-off when I asked her for help.我向她寻求帮助,但是遭到了拒绝。