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。
) r0 ]; x: e2 t5 l1 preduse,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。
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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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0 d; [  {2 U% \( r2 |1 A* B0 x"She refused the gift." ~ "She rejected the gift."

8 ]  D( \: W8 ~- X"She refused the offer of help." ~ "She rejected the offer of help."
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1 e( C( ]. k+ t" o( j& B, C* EIn 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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"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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2 J4 u" {; I4 a  d3 S' CSome other differences that come to mind:

, `% t; e7 G* p0 |& o7 R, \8 L8 k"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.

  N( y2 S4 v5 x! q+ y" t& SYou can be "refused something" (e.g. "She was refused entry.") but not "rejected something".

billzhao

Other opinions:

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.).
"I refused / rejected his job offer."
0 |( E( b$ v& F' c5 mDifference in Grammar:
8 ]1 R0 {& p( M) X"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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0 L% l0 _: w( B6 U. L' E, x& tThere is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.

* |% r1 B$ ?, I) \0 I  t& qRefuse 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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6 i0 K, `! B; j% UReject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.

: }; o$ a4 ?; e8 f4 z, ]  A& U8 o"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached."

prouddolphin

billzhao 发表于 2012-4-1 20:48
# z$ H! I% q4 E* n5 W2 eIn some contexts, "to reject something" can mean very much the same as "to refuse something". For ex ...

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 ...

7 S2 x* ^4 ?7 H, V9 jthank 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
1 \/ ~) E8 K6 |Reject,客观上拒绝，那个东西就是不合格的，所以我拒绝。
! L& ~- |1 G0 \. t4 z7 ureduse,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
; |. a8 g9 ]0 d$ P" \! AIn 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.
# q6 m- ~% R5 A* x& E+ }9 a: |! MIf you want to immigrate into Canada, you may possibly be rejected.
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' O- B" i: Z/ b! O, GIf 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.
If you want to immi ...

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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.  ...

Thanks, your explanation is very clear.

竹声

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
8 u8 {" Q- I0 y  p: m4 o( hAnother word carrying the similar meaning is "decline," which appears to be more polite. For instanc ...

/ s$ d- U1 v2 v' K8 k  ^7 f% ]Thanks for your supplement to this topic.