reject 和refuse的区别？

人行明镜中

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。
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billzhao

In some contexts, "to reject something" can mean very much the same as "to refuse something". For example:

"She refused the gift." ~ "She rejected the gift."
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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:

) B( B4 Y3 d( s2 B; `"The company has rejected our latest batch of components."

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, X2 `& K" P+ e1 y- w. i. u9 f6 ^"I applied for the job but was rejected."

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.

$ r4 q; M7 s; o6 R"refuse" can be used intransitively ("She refused.") but "reject" can't.

% F; {" J: [7 V, b7 v2 o) _: f, OYou 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.).
: [: c% a5 m  }/ P"I refused / rejected his job offer."
Difference in Grammar:
8 q+ n9 n+ h9 s0 |"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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3 h- v) h4 w, U; r3 ]( S  DThere is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.
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Refuse 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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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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0 g, @: f+ L' |: z6 @3 K; a" P, VThey are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do no ...

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teng.ernest 发表于 2012-4-1 17:34
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 ...

和我想得差不多，没有证实过。

人行明镜中

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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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
1 I; Z; `, `; S* n3 JIf 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
4 l2 w; D# h/ }, MSomething/request/application got rejected becaused it is under qualified , does not meet criteria.  ...

8 ]' s1 @* y7 L3 x; K  {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
& c4 O6 e: X: o$ B( V- K7 ~Another word carrying the similar meaning is "decline," which appears to be more polite. For instanc ...

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