disavow
US /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈvaʊ/
动词
否认, 不承认, 拒绝承担责任
to deny any responsibility or support for something
示例:
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The company quickly moved to disavow the controversial statements made by its former CEO.
该公司迅速采取行动,否认其前首席执行官发表的争议性言论。
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He tried to disavow his earlier promises, but the public remembered them.
他试图否认他早先的承诺,但公众都记得。