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Meaning of 支吾其词

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zhī (Trad.: 支吾其詞)
(idiom) to talk in a roundabout way to cover up the truth; evasive
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Antonyms: 侃侃而谈
Example Sentences
1
Such a teacher will be able to deal with all of the spiritual concerns that the student may have, with no hesitation.
2
Please stop equivocating and give me a straight answer.
3
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I'd prevaricate. "Well, I come from a Christian country but ..."
4
We now know that Rupert just might be a doddering old fool, that his son can prevaricate with the best of them, and that Wendi Deng has clearly been put on edge by the whole experience.
5
Voluntary action has an important role - it can fill vacuums left by prevaricating governments and can pilot ideas, encourage action and pull societies into a new space to which others can aspire.