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demurred

/dɪˈmɜːrd/ /dɪˈmɝːd/

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verb

逗留，徘徊。

To linger; to stay; to tarry

Examples :

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

猫咪在温暖的窗台上逗留着，依依不舍地离开那片阳光。

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verb

犹豫，迟疑, 延缓.

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. "

莎拉在被要求主持演示时犹豫了, 因为她觉得自己还没准备好。

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verb

犹豫，反对。

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

Examples :

"I demur to that statement."

我对那个说法持保留意见。

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verb

反对，提出异议。

To interpose a demurrer.

Examples :

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

律师提出了反对意见，认为所提供的证据与案件无关。

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verb

犹豫，迟疑.

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. "

听完这项高风险投资的细节后，她犹豫了，说需要时间再考虑一下。

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verb

拖延，延遲。

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. "

學生被要求展示他的項目時，他藉故拖延，希望能爭取更多時間準備。