equivocate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪt/
詞頻
難度
標籤 RARE
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.

當被問及他對有爭議問題的立場時,這位政治家含糊其辭。

translation

v. 含糊其辭

詞形變化

3rd Present equivocates
Past equivocated
Perfect equivocated
Progressive equivocating