re-,向后，往回，-buff,喷，拟声词。比喻用法。

1. His reaction was as much of a rebuff as a physical recoil.

他的反应既是身体的退缩，也是一种断然的拒绝。

2. The results of the poll dealt a humiliating rebuff to Mr Jones.

民意调查的结果对琼斯先生很不利，让他颜面尽失。

3. Her offer of help was met with a sharp rebuff.

她主动帮忙，却遭到断然拒绝。

4. She suffered a rebuff from her manager when she raised the matter.

她向经理提出这个问题时碰了一鼻子灰.

5. Her efforts were met with a sharp rebuff.

她的努力遭到了断然拒绝.