I politely declined Richard's invitation for a trip a sunny resort somewhere down south, and happily escaped to the bathroom, because getting dressed is a private activity.

我客气的婉拒了Richard提出的南下到一个阳光明媚旅游胜地的旅行邀请，高兴地溜进洗手间，还好，穿衣服算是私人活动。

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I declined the invitation politely.

我礼貌的谢绝了邀请。

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When he asked me to dance, I declined politely.

当他请我跳舞时，我婉言谢绝了。

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"I politely declined, " he says.

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