demurrers

demurrers的音标为[dɪ"mɜːməs] ，其基本翻译为“异议，反对”，速记技巧为：异议反对，意见不统一。

Demurrage，英文词源，是由“de-”（表示否定或除去）和“murr-”（表示“阻碍”或“延迟”）组成。它的意思是“阻碍费”或“延迟费”，通常用于指因使用或占用某种资源（如电力、停车位等）超过约定时间而需要支付的费用。

变化形式：复数形式为demurrages。

相关单词：

1. parking demurrage：停车阻碍费

2. power demurrage：电力阻碍费

3. demurrage rate：阻碍费率

4. demurrage charge：阻碍费

5. overdue demurrage：逾期阻碍费

6. demurrage fee：阻碍费金额

7. legal demurrage：合法阻碍费

8. excessive demurrage：过度阻碍费

9. unpaid demurrage：未付阻碍费

10. long-term demurrage：长期阻碍费

以上这些单词都与demurrage这个词汇有直接或间接的关系，它们反映了由于占用或使用某种资源超过约定时间而需要支付的费用，这在许多经济活动中都是常见的。

常用短语：

1. to express demur (with)

2. to be unwilling to do

3. to decline

4. to object

5. to refuse

6. to be reluctant to

7. to hesitate

双语例句：

1. I expressed my demur (with) at the proposal.

2. He was unwilling to accept the assignment.

3. She declined the invitation, citing other commitments.

4. The committee objected to the plan on the grounds that it was too costly.

5. He refused to cooperate with the police, citing his rights as a citizen.

6. She was reluctant to leave her home, but eventually agreed to go with her mother.

7. He hesitated before making a decision, but ultimately decided to go ahead with it.

英文小作文：

Demurring from an Invitation

I am writing to express my demur (with) from the invitation you extended to me. I am sorry, but I am unable to attend the event you have planned for me. There are several reasons for my refusal, including my schedule, which is already full, and my lack of interest in the topic of the event. I hope you understand my decision and that we can find another suitable time for me to attend your event. Thank you for considering my perspective and understanding my situation.