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单词 half-truth
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half-truth

[ haf-trooth, hahf- ]
/ ˈhæfˌtruθ, ˈhɑf- /
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noun, plural half-truths [haf-troothz, hahf-]. /ˈhæfˌtruðz, ˈhɑf-/.

a statement that is only partly true, especially one intended to deceive, evade blame, or the like.
a statement that fails to divulge the whole truth.

Origin of half-truth

First recorded in 1650–60

Words nearby half-truth

half-timbered, halftime, half title, halftone, half-track, half-truth, half-turn, half-turning, half twist, half-used, half volley
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British Dictionary definitions for half-truth

half-truth

noun

a partially true statement intended to mislead

Derived forms of half-truth

half-true, adjective
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