His refusal was worded in such a graceful way that we could not be offended.

他婉言绝, 无损于们颜面。

He declined an invitation to dinner.

他绝了赴请。

He declined the nomination.

他绝提名。

No minors inside.

未成年人绝入内。

Visitor not admitted.

绝参观。

I’ve declined the invitation to the Royal Garden Party;I’d just to be a square peg in a round hole among all those posh people.

已绝参加皇家游园会请,同那些显赫要人在一,得实在格格不入。