reject 和refuse的区别？

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我觉得它俩很象，有没有童鞋知道它们之间的区别？

teng.ernest

Reject,客观上拒绝，那个东西就是不合格的，所以我拒绝。
' g4 \! v0 P  E, w7 F3 Areduse,主观上拒绝，就是说我不愿意接受，不管你的东西合格还是不合格，我就是不喜欢。
9 q" c4 f( m2 I这是我自己感觉的，不知道对不对。

billzhao

In some contexts, "to reject something" can mean very much the same as "to refuse something". For example:

+ f+ O* }+ H4 l9 I7 R"She refused the gift." ~ "She rejected the gift."
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"She refused the offer of help." ~ "She rejected the offer of help."
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In other contexts, "to reject something" implies that something is taken into one's possession, or is under one's consideration, but is then a decision is subsequently taken to return or discard it. In these cases, "reject" is often preferred to "refuse". For example:

! o: _. s; T0 p"The company has rejected our latest batch of components."

"He rejected my idea."
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. ?. P$ M. }6 }"I applied for the job but was rejected."
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% M$ X0 p) I2 t" ~/ x( qSome other differences that come to mind:

9 E1 t9 ~, ~$ W. v& b0 L/ ^4 Z"refuse" can be used with an infinitive (e.g. "She refused to go."), but "reject" can't.
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"refuse" can be used intransitively ("She refused.") but "reject" can't.
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You can be "refused something" (e.g. "She was refused entry.") but not "rejected something".

billzhao

Other opinions:

) Q4 `8 L3 [% b% v) fThey are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do not receive or accept something (a physical thing or an idea, suggestion, etc.).
2 _- S% B" x+ E3 W( X7 T6 c$ W"I refused / rejected his job offer."
Difference in Grammar:
"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.

There is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.

3 z! O3 s2 y8 H* o: `- L4 ~3 ^8 JRefuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something.
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"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"
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4 [# k! U* R6 B* aReject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.

6 d4 y0 L5 z& N3 Z3 |! W' w"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached."

prouddolphin

billzhao 发表于 2012-4-1 20:48
! Q* w2 I. X: E9 qIn some contexts, "to reject something" can mean very much the same as "to refuse something". For ex ...

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teng.ernest

billzhao 发表于 2012-4-1 21:50
Other opinions:
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They are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do no ...

4 [% l" ]5 K9 @, Ethank you very much on it. I am only right a little bit. thanks again.

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teng.ernest 发表于 2012-4-1 17:34
Reject,客观上拒绝，那个东西就是不合格的，所以我拒绝。
3 A% _( T$ Y) @/ b/ a8 xreduse,主观上拒绝，就是说我不愿意接受，不管你 ...

. q2 X! ?. d- \$ ]) _5 k和我想得差不多，没有证实过。

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billzhao 发表于 2012-4-1 21:48
4 t/ s2 F' j% ^, }) xIn some contexts, "to reject something" can mean very much the same as "to refuse something". For ex ...

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prouddolphin 发表于 2012-4-1 23:36

summer_tina

If you want to kiss your girlfriend, but she doesn't want it, SHE rejected you.
If you want to immigrate into Canada, you may possibly be rejected.
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  ]0 I4 v2 I1 J- K7 RIf you buy her a LV purse, but she doesn't want it, She refused to accept it.

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summer_tina 发表于 2012-4-18 20:34
8 x* ~3 O9 J% _  u3 XIf you want to kiss your girlfriend, but she doesn't want it, SHE rejected you.
If you want to immi ...

Thanks for your sentences.

翠花

Something/request/application got rejected becaused it is under qualified , does not meet criteria.  While it is refused, it could be any reason.

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翠花 发表于 2012-4-21 10:50
Something/request/application got rejected becaused it is under qualified , does not meet criteria.  ...

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竹声

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Another word carrying the similar meaning is "decline," which appears to be more polite. For instance, my request to have a two-month vacation in the summer was declined.

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竹声 发表于 2012-4-21 22:03
Another word carrying the similar meaning is "decline," which appears to be more polite. For instanc ...

Thanks for your supplement to this topic.