My initial reaction was to decline the offer.

我最初的反应是要婉言谢绝这个提议。

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Disney Chief Executive Robert Iger has said DVD sales are in an irreversible decline, but he said Marvel's strong brand profile should offer a measure of protection.

迪士尼首席执行长依格(Robert Iger)表示，DVD销售额正在不可挽回地下滑，但他认为Marvel强劲的品牌实力应该能够提供某些保护。

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The students have a short period of time (something like two days) to accept or decline this offer.

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For the August quarter, he expects the company to decline to offer guidance.

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Thus, they were not in position to willfully disregard those problems or consciously decline to offer solutions to them.

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