好词典
nay
UK //neɪ//US //neɪ//
词源
源自中古英语 'nay'，来自古挪威语 'nei'，意为‘不’或‘否’。
adverb
❶ 用于表示否定或拒绝，相当于‘不’或‘否’，常见于正式或古老的语境中。
“He shook his head and said nay.”
（他摇摇头说不。）
“The proposal was met with a resounding nay.”
（这项提议遭到了响亮的否决。）
❶ 用于强调或纠正前面的陈述，相当于‘不仅如此’或‘甚至’。
“He was happy, nay, overjoyed to see her.”
（他很高兴，不，甚至欣喜若狂地见到她。）
“The food was delicious, nay, exquisite.”
（食物很美味，不，甚至堪称精致。）
同义词:no, not, denial, refusal, negative
noun
❶ 表示反对的投票或意见，通常用于正式场合。
“The nays have it, and the motion is defeated.”
（反对票占多数，动议被否决。）
“There were more ayes than nays in the final count.”
（最终计票中赞成票多于反对票。）
同义词:negative vote, opposition, rejection, veto, dissent
常见短语
say nay — 表示拒绝或反对某事，常用于正式或古老的表达中。
“He would not say nay to her request.”
（他不会拒绝她的请求。）