这个原因状语从句怎么改写
问题描述：
这个原因状语从句怎么改写
He refused to attend the party ,because he didn't want to meet John there.
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要求是：Use a present participle phrase.即要用现在分词短语来改写，
答
He refused to attend the party ,not wanting to meet John there.