denials
denials — 名詞
- denialssingular
- denialsesplural
1. words you say or write to tell people that something claimed about you is false.
駁斥
聲明某說法不實
words you say or write to tell people that something claimed about you is false.
The company issued a strong denial of the newspaper's report about its financial problems.
該公司對那家報紙有關其財務問題的報導發出強烈駁斥。
issue a denial of + report/claim/allegation
Sophia's denial that she had taken the document surprised everyone in the meeting.
Sophia 駁斥了自己拿走那份文件的說法，這讓會議中的每個人都感到驚訝。
possession + denial + that-clause
Despite Gabriel's firm denial, the email records proved he was involved in the project.
儘管 Gabriel 堅決駁斥相關說法，但電子郵件記錄證明他確實參與了該專案。
The minister's denial of the allegations was broadcast on every television station that evening.
該部長對指控的駁斥於當晚在所有電視頻道播出。
Takeshi wrote a formal denial and sent copies to every newspaper that had printed the story.
Takeshi 撰寫了一份正式駁斥，並寄給所有刊登該報導的報社。
- refutation
more formal and technical; implies proving something is wrong with evidence
- rebuttal
formal; used in legal and debate contexts where a counter-argument is offered
- contradiction
focuses on saying the opposite, not necessarily with a formal statement
- admission
accepting that a claim is true
- confirmation
a statement that something is true
文法句型
denial + that-clause
denial of + noun
用法筆記
This is the most common meaning of 'denial'. The person making the denial is responding to an accusation or claim made by someone else. Frequently used with verbs like 'issue', 'release', 'publish', and 'make'.
常見錯誤
2. a statement in which someone says they did not do a particular thing that they a
不承認
聲明未做某事
a statement in which someone says they did not do a particular thing that they are accused of doing.
Paloma's father could not accept her denial of breaking the window with the football.
Paloma 的父親無法接受她不承認用足球打破窗戶的說法。
denial of + gerund phrase
The suspect's denial of stealing the car was not believed by the police officers.
該嫌疑人不承認偷車的說法並未被警方採信。
Emre's repeated denials that he had cheated on the test only made the teacher more suspicious.
Emre 一再不承認考試作弊，這反而讓老師更加懷疑。
Despite Sahil's strong denial of pushing the other boy, the playground cameras showed what happened.
儘管 Sahil 極力不承認推了另一個男孩，但操場監視器拍下了事發經過。
Mira stuck to her denial of taking the money even when the manager asked her directly about it.
Mira 堅持不承認拿了那筆錢，即使經理當面質問她時也不改口。
- disavowal
more formal; implies refusing to take responsibility or admit connection
- disclaimer
often a written statement made publicly to deny responsibility
- confession
admitting that one did something
- admission
accepting that one performed an action
文法句型
denial + that-clause
denial of + gerund phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 denies a claim or statement ('that is not true'), while sense 2 denies performing a specific action ('I did not do that'). The object of the denial is usually a gerund phrase describing the action.
常見錯誤
3. an official decision not to allow someone to have or do something they have aske
拒絕
拒絕允許或批准
an official decision not to allow someone to have or do something they have asked for.
The government's denial of the building permit forced the company to change its plans completely.
政府拒絕核發建築許可證，迫使該公司徹底改變計畫。
denial of + permit/license/visa
Antonia's application for a student visa was met with a brief denial from the embassy.
Antonia 的學生簽證申請遭到大使館簡短拒絕。
The committee's denial of research funding meant the project had to stop after just two months.
委員會拒絕提供研究經費，導致該計畫僅進行兩個月就必須中止。
Amihan faced a denial of entry at the airport because her travel documents were not in order.
Amihan 在機場遭拒絕入境，因為她的旅行證件不符合規定。
The bank's denial of Darius's loan request meant he could not buy the small house he wanted.
銀行拒絕 Darius 的貸款申請，使他無法購買他一直想要的小房子。
文法句型
denial of + permission/request/application
用法筆記
Frequently used in official or bureaucratic contexts (visas, permits, funding, requests). Often describes a formal written decision from an authority or institution. Can be countable ('a denial') or uncountable ('faced denial').
常見錯誤
4. a mental state in which a person refuses to accept or believe something unpleasa
否認
不願接受現實的心理狀態
a mental state in which a person refuses to accept or believe something unpleasant or painful that is clearly true.
Doctors say that denial is a common first reaction when a patient learns about a serious illness.
醫生表示，患者得知自己罹患重病時，第一種常見反應就是否認現實。
denial as a psychological defense mechanism
Even after the test results came back, Eshe remained in denial about her gradual hearing loss.
即使檢驗報告出爐後，Eshe 仍然否認自己聽力逐漸喪失的事實。
in denial about + noun phrase
The widow's denial of her husband's death was so strong that she kept setting a plate for him at dinner.
那位寡婦極度否認丈夫已去世，晚餐時仍堅持為他擺一個盤子。
The family lived in denial for months, refusing to accept that their business was slowly failing.
這個家庭長達數月活在否認中，拒絕接受自己的生意正在慢慢走下坡。
Psychologists describe denial as a coping mechanism that protects the mind from unbearable information.
心理學家將否認描述為一種保護心靈不受難以承受資訊傷害的因應機制。
- self-deception
the act of lying to oneself; implies more active effort to believe the false version
- avoidance
broader term for staying away from unpleasant thoughts or situations
- acceptance
coming to terms with reality
- acknowledgment
admitting that something is true
文法句型
in denial about + noun
in denial about + wh-clause
用法筆記
Commonly used in psychology but also in everyday conversation. The fixed phrase 'in denial' is the most frequent form. Unlike senses 1-3, this sense is often uncountable and describes an ongoing emotional state rather than a single statement or decision.
常見錯誤
5. the act of doing something that conflicts with your own moral standards, ideals,
背棄
做出違背信念的行為
the act of doing something that conflicts with your own moral standards, ideals, or sense of right and wrong.
The journalist's denial of his principles meant writing stories he knew were completely false.
該記者背棄自己的原則，撰寫明知完全虛假的新聞報導。
denial of + principles/beliefs/values
The senator's vote was a denial of the promises he had made during the election campaign.
該參議員的投票結果背棄了他在競選期間所做出的承諾。
The young doctor saw her job at the tobacco company as a denial of everything she believed in.
那位年輕醫師認為自己在菸草公司工作，是背棄了她所信仰的一切。
The painter could not accept the denial of her artistic vision that the client's demands required.
那位畫家無法接受客戶的要求讓她背棄了自己的藝術理念。
- betrayal
stronger emotional charge; implies disloyalty to a person or cause
- abandonment
giving up principles entirely, not just acting against them temporarily
- renunciation
formal; implies a conscious act of giving up or rejecting
- adherence
staying true to one's principles or beliefs
- allegiance
loyalty or commitment to a cause or set of values
文法句型
denial of + principles/beliefs/values/self
用法筆記
Always describes an action in conflict with one's stated beliefs. Often carries a moral or ethical judgment — the person 'denying' their principles is seen as compromising their integrity. The object of the denial is always an abstract value (principles, beliefs, self, conscience, ideals).
常見錯誤
6. the practice of not allowing yourself to have or enjoy things that you want, oft
克己
克制自身慾望
the practice of not allowing yourself to have or enjoy things that you want, often for moral, spiritual, or health reasons.
The monk's life of denial included giving up all personal possessions and luxuries.
那位僧侶過著克己的生活，放棄所有個人財產與奢侈品。
life of denial
During the war, strict denial of comforts became necessary as food and fuel grew scarce.
戰爭期間，隨著食物與燃料日益短缺，嚴格克制物質享受成為必要。
denial of + comforts/pleasures/desires
The doctor recommended a temporary denial of alcohol to help improve his patient's liver function.
醫師建議病人暫時戒酒，以幫助改善肝臟功能。
The athlete's strict denial of sugar and processed foods helped her prepare for the Olympic games.
該運動員嚴格戒絕糖分與加工食品，為奧運比賽做好準備。
- self-denial
more common term for this exact meaning; 'denial' alone is a shorter form
- abstinence
choosing not to do or have something, especially alcohol or sex
- moderation
less extreme than denial; reducing rather than eliminating
- indulgence
allowing yourself to have or do what you want
- self-gratification
pleasing yourself without restraint
文法句型
denial of + noun phrase (specific pleasure/comfort)
life of denial
用法筆記
Unlike sense 5, which focuses on betraying moral beliefs, this sense focuses on voluntarily giving up physical pleasures or material comforts. Often associated with religious practice, asceticism, dieting, and disciplined training. Typically uncountable.