His father had been a talented photographer but refused to use anything except black and white film.

他父亲是个有才华的摄影师，但除了黑白胶卷外拒绝使用其他任何东西。

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She would have refused him politely had they been standing together on the ground, but, looking down at his upturned face, she felt that any excuse would be trivial.

假如他们两人都站在平地上，她就会礼貌地婉拒他。但是居高临下看着他仰起的脸，她觉得找任何一个借口都很无聊。

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But the court refused to compel the release of the names, strengthening Chevron's suspicions that the survey had been rigged.

但法院拒绝公开姓名，这更引起了雪佛龙公司的怀疑：调查中有舞弊行为。

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He said he had worked enough hours to qualify legally for benefit but had been refused.

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He said he had asked the Treasury to accept the money back without a penalty, but had been refused.

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He said several other Lincolnshire outlets had also wanted to sell Peroni but had also been refused permission.

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