推辞 tuīcí to decline (an appointment, invitation etc)
怎么记住“推辞”: 推 push + 辞 words = to decline (an appointment, invitation etc).
汉字
用法
- To politely decline an invitation, offer, or appointment - 他再三推辞 (tā zàisān tuīcí) he declined again and again.
- Contrast 拒绝 (jùjué, flatly refuse): 推辞 is turning something down out of modesty or courtesy, often with reluctance.