Decline - translation, pronunciation and examples
decline
refuse politely
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礼貌婉拒
婉拒邀请
婉拒邀请
婉拒请求
婉拒工作
decline usage examples
Hiring managers may decline applications that don't match the role.
Similar words
neutral verb meaning to politely or formally refuse an offer, invitation, request, or application
informal to neutral; commonly used to say no to offers or invitations
neutral/formal; to refuse to accept, consider, or approve something — common for applications, proposals, ideas
direct verb meaning to say no to a request or offer; can be firmer than 'decline' in tone
can mean to refuse a request or to state that something is not true (deny an allegation); often used in legal or factual contexts
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What's the difference between decline / turn down / reject / refuse / deny / dismiss
neutral verb meaning to politely or formally refuse an offer, invitation, request, or application
I had to decline the job offer due to family reasons.
Мне пришлось отклонить предложение о работе по семейным обстоятельствам.
informal to neutral; commonly used to say no to offers or invitations
She turned down the invitation to the conference.
Она отказалась от приглашения на конференцию.
neutral/formal; to refuse to accept, consider, or approve something — common for applications, proposals, ideas
The committee rejected his application.
Комитет отклонил его заявку.
direct verb meaning to say no to a request or offer; can be firmer than 'decline' in tone
He refused to sign the contract.
Он отказался подписать контракт.
can mean to refuse a request or to state that something is not true (deny an allegation); often used in legal or factual contexts
The company denied his request for reimbursement. / He denied the allegation.
Компания отказала ему в возмещении. / Он отрицал обвинение.
formal; to refuse to consider something seriously, to reject an idea, or to remove someone from a position
The judge dismissed the case. / The manager dismissed her concerns.
Судья отклонил дело. / Менеджер отверг её замечания.
literary/strongly negative; to reject with disdain or scorn
She spurned his attempts at reconciliation.
Она с презрением отвергла его попытки примириться.
informal; to decline or not take advantage of an opportunity
I couldn't pass up the chance to work abroad.
Я не мог упустить шанс поработать за границей. / Я не мог отказаться от возможности работать за границей.
often literal (refuse entry) or figurative (refuse to accept someone or something)
The shelter had to turn away several refugees due to lack of space.
Приюту пришлось отказать нескольким беженцам из‑за нехватки места.
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How to pronounce decline and what this word means
decline translation: отклонять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/
decline translation
отклонять
decline examples
Hiring managers may decline applications that don't match the role.
decline transcription
/dɪˈklaɪn/, /tə dɪˈklaɪn/
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decline meaning: what does it mean?
refuse politely
decline pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
decline is pronounced as /dɪˈklaɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
decline definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hiring managers may decline applications that don't match the role. Translation: Менеджеры по найму могут отклонять заявки, которые не подходят для роли.
Is decline part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, decline (отклонять) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is decline part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, decline (отклонять) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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