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。
reduse,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。
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:
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"She refused the gift." ~ "She rejected the gift."
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6 D( {) k* `! K: N5 O"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:

"The company has rejected our latest batch of components."

"He rejected my idea."
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"I applied for the job but was rejected."
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Some other differences that come to mind:
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"refuse" can be used with an infinitive (e.g. "She refused to go."), but "reject" can't.

"refuse" can be used intransitively ("She refused.") but "reject" can't.

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billzhao

Other opinions:
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) v/ f' j) \) pThey 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.).
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6 v8 \- q4 a& m- q. ~% N& C0 U! S1 uDifference in Grammar:
"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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There is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.

Refuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something.
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Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.
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8 u  i3 D7 y6 @1 m* X"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached."

prouddolphin

billzhao 发表于 2012-4-1 20:48
In 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
3 O4 f& d1 j+ ?! w7 x' X8 VOther opinions:
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; O% d# A, p6 rThey are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do no ...

thank 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
4 {' O* p- w& ]Reject,客观上拒绝，那个东西就是不合格的，所以我拒绝。
+ p) ]* T1 {! @9 R7 kreduse,主观上拒绝，就是说我不愿意接受，不管你 ...

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
In 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

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summer_tina

If you want to kiss your girlfriend, but she doesn't want it, SHE rejected you.
7 x, W' l6 s9 lIf you want to immigrate into Canada, you may possibly be rejected.
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If 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
If you want to kiss your girlfriend, but she doesn't want it, SHE rejected you.
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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.  ...

. K& Z8 t& u( NThanks, your explanation is very clear.

竹声

3 Z3 }& Q8 ^7 f) {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.