equivocate
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/ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/
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/ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/
to use unclear language to avoid giving a direct answer or to hide the truth
The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the controversial issue.
当被问及他对有争议问题的立场时,这位政治家含糊其辞。