demur
/dɪˈmɜ:(r); dɪ`mə/ v
(-rr-) [I, Ipr]
~ (at sth) (fml 文) express a doubt (about sth) or an objection (to sth) （对某事物）表示怀疑或反对
I suggested putting the matter to a vote, but the chairman demurred. 我建议对此事投票表决, 但主席表示反对. demur, n (idm 习语) without demur without objecting or hesitating 无异议地; 不犹豫地.