They refused to accept him,however, because of his mental condition.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

She, in her place, refused him any help, With the least stiffening of her neck in silence.

她在那里，拒绝了他的帮助，她安静下来，肢体僵硬。

耶鲁公开课 - 现代诗歌课程节选

They refused to treat him as a serious candidate.

VOA: special.2010.02.18