His reaction was as much of a rebuff as a physical recoil.他的反应既是身体的退缩，也是一种断然的拒绝。The results of the poll dealt a humiliating rebuff to Mr Jones.民意调查的结果对琼斯先生很不利，让他颜面尽失。Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.她主动帮忙，却遭...
He avoided speaking to her, expecting a rebuff.他料想会受到她的冷遇，于是避免和她说话。My father was too proud to risk a rebuff, so he simply did not ask her.我父亲自尊心太强怕被拒绝，所以根本就没问她。He would rebuff enquiries in such a way as to preclude any f...