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。
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billzhao

In some contexts, "to reject something" can mean very much the same as "to refuse something". For example:
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6 `0 n5 S# q6 [- Z( f, p"She refused the gift." ~ "She rejected the gift."
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"She refused the offer of help." ~ "She rejected the offer of help."

% J$ g8 X- W  {7 m, Y. BIn 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:
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& l0 Q# |2 y! c* B; e) e"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."

) H, Z3 B  D% ?# u+ jSome other differences that come to mind:

"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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' l" \$ P- @+ a2 t, Z3 PYou can be "refused something" (e.g. "She was refused entry.") but not "rejected something".

billzhao

Other opinions:
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They 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.).
8 B& \( P) w+ x$ X9 T- \"I refused / rejected his job offer."
Difference in Grammar:
* o2 I# X; C4 E, A! R1 Z$ C"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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8 d4 _1 _6 Q" D% T9 o8 ~There is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.
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, Y0 c# L, S/ S6 w2 n2 lRefuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something.

"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"
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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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"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
Other opinions:
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They are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do no ...

( K1 W5 o& H$ j+ dthank 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
7 |) q8 B( x, q" ]Reject,客观上拒绝，那个东西就是不合格的，所以我拒绝。
; Z* }" [1 W: B  s8 ireduse,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.
If you want to immigrate into Canada, you may possibly be rejected.
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$ T. I4 M' C8 Z* I3 {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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6 `6 A$ N' H6 H  e) Q' X3 [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
* N4 l  |+ o. d) jSomething/request/application got rejected becaused it is under qualified , does not meet criteria.  ...

( x1 P  M4 @3 l6 w2 vThanks, your explanation is very clear.

竹声

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. B7 R* ^# P- d( c$ z* R; mAnother 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
, q* m7 p+ f5 z7 h  qAnother word carrying the similar meaning is "decline," which appears to be more polite. For instanc ...

Thanks for your supplement to this topic.