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boycott

/bɔɪkɑt/

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to refuse to buy or use something as a form of protest

抵制；拒绝参与

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Students voted to boycott the event until the fee was reduced.
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学生们投票决定抵制这项活动，直到费用降低。
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Pronunciation: /bɔɪkɑt/

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