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demurred

/dɪˈmɜːrd/ /dɪˈmɝːd/

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verb

躊躇する, ぐずぐずする

To linger; to stay; to tarry

Examples :

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

猫は暖かい窓辺でぐずぐずし、日当たりの良い場所を離れるのを嫌がった。

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verb

異議を唱える, ためらう, 延期する

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. "

サラは、準備不足を感じたため、プレゼンテーションのリーダーを務めるように頼まれたときに異議を唱えました。

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verb

異議を唱える, 反対する

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

Examples :

"I demur to that statement."

私はその発言に異議を唱えます。

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verb

異議を唱える, 異議を申し立てる

To interpose a demurrer.

Examples :

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

弁護士は、提示された証拠が事件と無関係であると主張し、異議を唱えた。

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verb

異議を唱える, ためらう

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. "

リスクの高い投資の詳細を聞いた後、彼女は異議を唱え、じっくり考える時間が必要だと言った。

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verb

遅らせる, 延期する

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. "

学生は、準備する時間を稼ごうと、プロジェクトの発表を求められた際に遅らせました。