denial

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denial /dɪˈnajəl/ noun

plural denials

denial

/dɪˈnajəl/

noun

plural denials

Learner's definition of DENIAL

[count] : a statement saying that something is not true or real : a statement in which someone denies something否认；否定

She issued a flat/absolute/outright denial of the charges made against her.她发表声明，断然/完全/彻底否认对她的所有指控。
The accusations have met with angry denials from school officials.这些控诉受到校方的愤然否认。
The city government has been heavily criticized for its denial of the seriousness of the situation.市政府因否认局势的严重性而受到了强烈谴责。
her denial of responsibility她否认负有责任

[noncount] psychology : a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real（对伤心、痛苦等事情的）否认，拒不承认，不接受

I think she's still in a state of denial about her husband's death. [=she still has not fully accepted that her husband is dead]我想她仍旧无法接受丈夫死亡的事实。

— often used in the phrase in denial常用于短语in denial

He's in denial about his drinking problem. [=he will not admit that he drinks too much alcohol]他拒不承认自己酗酒。

: the act of not allowing someone to have something拒绝给予；剥夺

[noncount]

The hardest part of the punishment was the denial of his right to see his children.这项惩罚最苛刻的部分是剥夺了他看望自己孩子的权利。
The group is protesting the denial of voting rights to convicted felons.这个组织对剥夺重罪犯的选举权表示抗议。
The lawyers were disappointed by the court's denial of their motion to dismiss the case.让那些律师感到失望的是，法院驳回了他们要求不予受理此案的请求。

[count]

— usually singular通常用单数

Making false statements on a job application will result in a denial of employment.在求职申请表上作假会导致被拒聘。
The court has issued a denial of their motion.法院发表声明，驳回了他们的请求。

— see also self-denial