nay
US /neɪ/
UK /neɪ/
副词
不, 甚至
or rather (used to correct or qualify a statement)
示例:
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He was a good man, nay, a great man.
他是个好人，不，是个伟人。
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The plan was ambitious, nay, reckless.
这个计划雄心勃勃，不，是鲁莽。
感叹词
否
no (used in voting or as an archaic or literary word)
示例:
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All those in favor say 'aye'; all those against say 'nay'.
所有赞成者请说“是”；所有反对者请说“否”。
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He answered with a firm 'nay' to the proposal.
他对这个提议坚决地说“不”。
名词
反对票, 反对者
a negative vote or voter
示例:
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The motion was defeated by a majority of nays.
该动议以多数“否决”票被否决。
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There were more nays than ayes, so the bill did not pass.
反对票多于赞成票，所以法案没有通过。