首页英语词典denialdenial英英释意

denial

英[dɪ'naɪ(ə)l] 美[dɪ'naɪəl]
  • n. 否认;拒绝;节制;背弃

英英释意


1. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request);
"it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
2. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
3. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
4. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
5. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him;
"he gave evidence for the defense"