😶mealymouthed (ミリーマウスド)

adjective
/ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/
言い逃れをする (ii nagare o suru)

意味

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
意味の翻訳
直接的かつ誠実に話すことを避ける、言葉を濁す
chokusetsu-teki katsu seijitsu ni hanasu koto o sakeru, kotoba o nigosu

例文

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

その政治家は難しい質問に対して言い逃れをした。
Sono seijika wa muzukashii shitsumon ni taishite ii nagare o shita.

同義語

evasive, indirect, vague, insincere, dishonest

対義語

direct, honest, straightforward

コロケーション

mealymouthed politician, mealymouthed excuse, mealymouthed reply

関連語彙

bad-tempered and unfriendly
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
including all or nearly all elements or aspects; complete
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd

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