equivocate
动词
UK/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.keɪt/
US/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.keɪt/
定义 equivocate 动词
- 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。