【明報專訊】''How many times do I have to tell you: I don't eat meals that come out of tin cans!'' Timothy said, turning down Chadwick's offer of a delicious (美味的) dinner. Chadwick was offended (被惹惱), of course. ''That finicky (難討好的) mouse!'' he sulked. ''Yesterday he turned down my offer of a cheese sandwich because he thought the cheese hadn't been aged long enough!'' In this case, turn down refers to refusing or rejecting something or someone.