Obviously, her refusal of his proposal was a great blow to him, but after all he was able to get over with the misery.

很明显，她拒绝他的求婚给了他沉重的打击，但他最终还是从痛苦中恢复了过来。

youdao

And that drive, that refusal to give up, that focus on the future is part of what makes America great.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks at the 2013 White House Science Fair

Their refusal to give Obama any credit for the fall of Gadhafi (some gave more credit to Great Britain and France) and harsh criticisms of his Iraqi timetable (the final pullout from Iraq was set by George W. Bush, not Obama) plays well with the Republican base, but looks small to other voters.

FORBES: Obama Helping Voters Feel 'Secure'