to reject or refuse something
拒绝或拒绝某事 (jùjué huò jùjué mǒu shì)
"The minister turned down the proposal for increasing taxes."
"部长拒绝了增加税收的提案。" (bùzhǎng jùjuéle zēngjiā shuìshōu de tí'àn)
to simplify something to its essential points
to reach a negotiated settlement or deal
to express gratitude in a sincere way
to move ahead of others waiting in a queue
to reach a state of inner calm and balance
to make someone responsible for their actions