耀久九英英词典

weasel-worded

W 开头单词

基本解释

  • a.蓄意说得模棱两可的

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英汉例句

  • The police report was filled with weasel words.
    警察的报告书里充满推托之辞。
  • A weasel word is a modifier that almost contradicts the claim that is made.
    “鼬鼠”型的词语是一种修饰语，与广告词的意思几乎是相矛盾的。
  • When the thief was being questioned by the police, he tried to fool them with weasel words.
    在警察讯问时，小偷企图用模棱两可的话来欺骗他们。
  • The expression "weasel word"is aptly named after the egg-eating habits of weasels.
    “鼬鼠型的词语”这个名称取得非常恰当，其典故来源于鼬鼠吃蛋的习惯。
  • When the thief was being questioned by the police,he tried to fool them with weasel words.
    在警察讯问时，小偷企图用模棱两可的话来欺骗他们。