渋る， しぶる
1. to be reluctant (to do), to be unwilling (to do), to hesitate (to do), to grudge, to be tardy (in doing), to put off (doing)
2. to falter, to slacken, to slow down
3. to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool, to suffer from...
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役員達はそんな危険な事業に乗り出すのをしぶった。
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The directors were reluctant to undertake so risky a venture.
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彼は招待を受け入れるのをたいそう渋っている。
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He is very reluctant to accept the invitation.
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彼はそんなものに金を使うのを渋った。
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He grudged spending money on such a thing.
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彼はかなりしぶっていたのだが、とにもかくにも彼の弟が申し出を受けてしまったのだ。
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He was rather reluctant, but his brother accepted the offer anyway.
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