反对（不及物动词）

(intransitive verb) To express opposition; to disagree; to raise an objection that may delay a decision or future action.

EXAMPLE: The new company president had several new suggestions, but thecautious board of directors demurred until they had time to consider each of themcarefully.

公司新总裁有好几条新建议，但是谨慎的公司董事会持反对态度，他们需要时间认真考虑。

cool, calm, and collected

镇定自若

Describing someone who is quietly confident, relaxed, and having one’s emotions under control.

EXAMPLE: Despite the pressures of his job, our company president is always cool, calm, and collected, which makes him a good leader.

尽管工作压力大，我们公司的总裁总是保持镇定自若，这让他成为优秀的领导者。