gainsaying

v. 否认, 反驳( gainsay的现在分词 )

词形变化

gainsayings 复数 gainsayings

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Opposition, especially in speech.

  2. 2.

    Refusal to accept or believe something.

  3. 3.

    Contradiction.

  4. 4.

    Denial; denying.

    But there was no gainsaying the wisdom of the advice which he had given me as to concealing the treasure.

  5. 5.

    Rebellious opposition; rebellion.

    古体 废旧
v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of gainsay

词源

From Middle English gaynesayenge, ȝeinseiing, ȝeinsegging, equivalent to gainsay + -ing.

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