verb🔗Share躊躇する, ぐずぐずするTo linger; to stay; to tarry"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。actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share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."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。attitudeactioncommunicationwordlanguagephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share異議を唱える, 反対するTo scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk"I demur to that statement."私はその発言に異議を唱えます。attitudecommunicationactionvaluemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share異議を唱える, 異議を申し立てるTo interpose a demurrer."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。lawcommunicationstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share異議を唱える, ためらうTo suspend judgment concerning; to doubt of or hesitate about"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。attitudeactionphilosophymindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share遅らせる, 延期するTo cause delay to; to put off"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。actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
