gainsay
gainsay
[geɪnˈseɪ]
(past and past participle -said )
gainsayer
noun
语源
[geɪnˈseɪ]
(past and past participle -said )
- [with obj.][with negative](formal)deny or contradict (a fact or statement)
(正式)否认；反驳（事件，陈述）
the impact of the railways cannot be gainsaid.
铁路的作用无法否认。
■speak against or oppose (someone)
反驳；反对（某人）
gainsayer
noun
语源
- Middle English: from obsolete gain- 'against' + say
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