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demurred

/dɪˈmɜːrd/ /dɪˈmɝːd/

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verb

Demorar, quedarse

To linger; to stay; to tarry

Examples :

"The cat demurred on the warm windowsill, reluctant to leave its sunny spot. "

El gato se quedó en el cálido alféizar, reacio a abandonar su lugar soleado.

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verb

Objetar, dudar, aplazar

To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.

Examples :

"Sarah demurred when asked to lead the presentation because she felt unprepared. "

Sarah dudó cuando le pidieron que dirigiera la presentación porque se sentía poco preparada.

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verb

Objetar, oponerse, refutar

To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk

Examples :

"I demur to that statement."

Me opongo a esa afirmación.

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verb

Objetar, oponerse

To interpose a demurrer.

Examples :

"The lawyer demurred, arguing that the evidence presented was irrelevant to the case. "

El abogado se opuso, argumentando que la evidencia presentada no era relevante para el caso.

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verb

Objetar, dudar

To suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about

Examples :

"After hearing the details of the risky investment, she demurred, saying she needed time to think it over. "

Después de escuchar los detalles de la inversión arriesgada, ella dudó, diciendo que necesitaba tiempo para pensarlo.

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verb

retrasar, aplazar

To cause delay to; to put off

Examples :

"The student demurred when asked to present his project, hoping to buy himself more time to prepare. "

El estudiante se demoró cuando se le pidió que presentara su proyecto, con la esperanza de ganar más tiempo para prepararse.