refusal

1. N-VAR Someone's refusal to do something is the fact of them showing or saying that they will not do it, allow it, or accept it. 拒絕

Her country suffered through her refusal to accept change. 她的國家因為她拒絕接受變革而受了害。

2. PHRASE If someone has first refusal on something that is being sold or offered, they have the right to decide whether or not to buy it or take it before it is offered to anyone else. 優(yōu)先購買權

A tenant may have a right of first refusal if a property is offered for sale. 如果房產(chǎn)要出售，房客可以有優(yōu)先購買權。