equivocate
verb
UK/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.keɪt/
US/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.keɪt/
Definitions of equivocate verb
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
To use ambiguous language, especially to conceal the truth; to speak vaguely or evasively.
（尤指为隐瞒真相而）说模棱两可的话；含糊其词
Politicians often equivocate on sensitive issues to avoid angering voters.
政治人物经常在敏感议题上含糊其词，以避免激怒选民。
When confronted with a direct question, he began to equivocate, unwilling to give a straight answer.
当被直接提问时，他开始含糊其词，不愿意给出明确的回答。
They often equivocated when discussing their company's financial situation.
他们在讨论公司财务状况时经常含糊其词。