demur

表示异议、反对、持反对意见正式

Several board members demurred at the proposed cuts to training.

有几位董事对提议删减训练经费表示异议。

犹豫、迟疑、婉拒正式

She demurred when asked to lead the negotiations herself.

当被要求亲自主导谈判时，她有些犹豫。

异议、反对、迟疑正式

The staff accepted the new schedule without demur.

员工没有任何异议就接受了新的班表。