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单词 take exception
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take exception in British English

a. (usually foll by to)
to make objections (to); demur (at)
b. (often foll by at)
to be offended (by); be resentful (at)
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take exception in American English

1. 
to object; demur
2. 
to resent something; feel offended
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Examples of 'take exception' in a sentence
take exception

He says, almost with regret, that the simple understanding of the scientist must take exception to Einstein's theory.
Various LOOKING FOR THE SPARK (2001)
"There was too much love in his voice for Dominic to take exception to this remark.
Martin, Joy THE IMAGE OF LAURA (2001)
I take exception when anybody positions tanks on my front lawn.
Forbes, Bryan A SONG AT TWILIGHT (2001)
He didn't say anything I hadn't heard before, or anything to which I could take exception.
Lawrence Block HOPE TO DIE (2001)

Synonyms of 'take exception'

object to, disagree with, take offence at, take umbrage at
More Synonyms of take exception
(idiom) 
Definition
to make objections to
I take exception to being checked up on like this.
Synonyms
object to
disagree with
take offence at
take umbrage at
be resentful of
be offended at
demur at
quibble at
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Nearby words of
take exception

  • take against something or someone
  • take care of something or someone
  • take effect
  • take exception
  • take form
  • take heart
  • take issue with something or someone

Synonyms of 'take exception'

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