equivocate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/
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verb
R

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。

translation

v. 含糊其辞

词形变化

3rd Present equivocates
Past equivocated
Perfect equivocated
Progressive equivocating