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Meaning of 支吾其词

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支 zhī 吾 wú 其 qí 词 cí (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
部长对主要问题支吾其词
。
The minister stumbled over the major question.
2
他不但不承认
,
反而支吾其词
。
Instead of admit his guilt, he prevaricate.
3
她支吾其词避免回答壹切问题
。
She managed to wriggle out of answering all the questions.
4
别再支吾其词
,
给我一个直截了当的答复吧
!
Please stop equivocating and give me a straight answer.
5
唯独
《
每日电讯报
》
在支吾其词地支持着福格
。
Fogg's project as madness; the Daily Telegraph alone hesitatingly supported him.