hum and haw

相关词: hum

片语

Definition

  1. To speak in a hesitant and unclear manner, often avoiding giving a direct answer or opinion.

    含糊其辭;猶豫不決

    • When asked if he agreed with the proposal, he began to hum and haw, not giving a clear answer.

      當被問到是否同意這項提案時,他開始支支吾吾,沒有給出明確的答案。

    • She knew she should make a decision, but she just sat there humming and hawing, wasting time.

      她知道應該做決定,但她只是坐在那裡猶豫不決,浪費時間。

    • During the interview, he began to hum and haw because of his nervousness, which gave the interviewer a bad impression.

      在面試過程中,他因為緊張開始支支吾吾,給面試官留下了不好的印象。