n't meaning in English
adv.
not 之略： couldn't, didn't.
Examples
- I know him , but i do n't frequent him much .
我认识他，但不常往来。 - He was so pressing i could n't refuse .
他这样坚持，我实在难以拒绝。 - Do n't lose your temper over such a trifle ..
不要为这点小事发脾气。 - I told him not to go , but he just would n't listen .
可他偏偏不听。 - He did n't come today , perhaps he 's ill .
他今天没来，许是生病了。