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Meaning of 虚与委蛇

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wēi (Trad.: 虛與委蛇)
pretense at complying (idiom); sham gestures of politeness
Example Sentences
1
False, that is exaggerated, insincere, courteously but without sincerity, cover-up.
2
Obama has dodged the responsibility of his elected position by simply stating "present" rather than studying the issues before him and making an intelligent decision.
3
Middle East cognoscenti were speculating furiously ahead of the president's speech at the State Department on Thursday over whether he would utter them or fudge.
4
Over time, it became apparent that the US would not live up to its commitment, owing, as now, to opposition in the Senate.
5
The idea of recalcitrant utilities balking at Beijing' s dictates might seem to contradict the popular perception of China' s government-guided economy.