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单词 mealy-mouthed
释义

mealy-mouthed

UK /ˌmiːli ˈmaʊðd/UK /ˌmiːli ˈmaʊθt/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    not willing to express yourself in a simple and direct way, usually in order to hide the truth

    Spokesmen have been mealy-mouthed in defence of the president.

    Synonyms and related words

    Being careful about what you say

mealy-mouthed

US /ˌmili ˈmaʊðd/US /ˌmili ˈmaʊθt/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    not willing to express yourself in a simple and direct way, usually in order to hide the truth

    Spokesmen have been mealy-mouthed in defense of the president.

    Synonyms and related words

    Being careful about what you say
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