Level800
verb (動詞)
Demur
異議を唱える、難色を示す
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、提案や指示に対して「ためらいを示す」あるいは「反対意見を述べる」というややフォーマルな文脈で使われます。会議の議事録やビジネスメールなどで稀に出現します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
object
protest
hesitate
balk
📝 Business Examples
He demurred at the suggestion that he work overtime on the weekend.
彼は週末に残業するという提案に難色を示した。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Demur"
When asked to approve the budget, the finance director initially _______, citing concerns about overspending.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 過剰支出の懸念を理由に、予算承認を求められた際、財務部長は「難色を示した」という文脈が適切です。
English: Concerns about overspending would lead a finance director to express hesitation or objection to approving a budget.
English: Concerns about overspending would lead a finance director to express hesitation or objection to approving a budget.
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